SE and blocked the entrances to the DNC while Democratic representatives and candidates, including House Minority Leader Suzan DelBene, the chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Michigan Representative Debbie Dingell were inside the building for a campaign reception.

[13][14] About 10 members were inside the headquarters at the time of the protest, and were meeting with House candidates who were in town for training and connections.

The protestors called for a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to American military support to Israel, and the establishment of a "Free Palestinian State".

Videos on social media showed protesters trying to grab hold of metal barricades as the officers moved in to make arrests.

[19] Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) posted on social media that he had been evacuated from the DNC "after pro-terrorist, anti-#Israel protesters" became violent and assaulted police officers.

Spokesperson Eva Borgwardt sited Shermans account in a statement, calling it inaccurate and that his comments were "dangerous and reckless".

[20][21] Democratic leadership released a statement said that "Protesters escalated their activity in a manner that exceeded a peaceful demonstration".