The demonstrators were heard chanting ceasefire now and free Palestine and accusing the president of supporting genocide.
The other day [Trump] said, He would be a dictator only one day.
Only one day, Biden said sarcastically.
President Joe Biden is greeted as he arrives at Santa Monica Airport Landing Zone in Santa Monica.Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images
He embraces political violence instead of rejecting it, Biden said.
According to reporters at the event, Biden did not address the Israel-Hamas war.
He spoke for 11 minutes, according to the pool report.
We have to begin now, she said.
Lenny Kravitz was scheduled to perform.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced Biden, following speakers including First Lady Jill Biden and Costos.
Other politicos there included California Governor Gavin Newsom, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) andLos AngelesMayor Karen Bass.
Basss rival in last years election, Rick Caruso, was a co-host of the nights event.
The LAPD and Secret Service had beefed up security in the expectation of protests.
like plan for traffic delays and avoid the area if possible.
The LAPD had earlier warned of protest activity expected throughout the weekend.
Violence of any kind will not be tolerated, the LAPD said.
The California Republican Party, meanwhile, has weighed in with a blast at the presidential visit.
(Laughter and applause.)
Im Jill Bidens husband.
)And thank you, Jilly.
Jill is my partner, my political advisor, my confidant.
And youre doing a fantastic job as First Lady.
)And I work for Nancy Pelosi.
Thank you, Nancy.
)Thats a fact.
And the country owes you, Nancy.
)My good friend Karen Bass thank you, Karen.
Karen act- I told Karen the worst sentence in the English language is, Im at the airport.
She was there today.
Thank you, Karen.And Gavin Newsom also is a hell of a fighter and a great friend.
Hes somewhere around here somewhere.
There you are, Gav.
Thank you, buddy.
Youre the reason why Donald Trump is a former president.
Or as he hates to hear me say, a defeated president.
(Laughter and applause.
)Look, we you know, he anyhow, I shouldnt get into that.
)Youre the reason why were going to win, God willing, in 2024.
Because you because of you, weve gotten a lot done.
The pandemic is behind us, thank God.
Record job creation, record economic growth, the lowest inflation rate of any major economy on Earth.
Thats Dick Durbin.And on our watch, we made the Affordable Care Act stronger.
We made the biggest investment in history in the to combat climate.
)Were making a historic commitment to build America with American products and American labor.
Oh, Im not joking.
Ive been pushing this for over 40 years.
Hed say, You know, Joey, a job is a lot more than a paycheck.
Seriously, this is what he would say.
A lot more than a paycheck.
Its about your dignity.
Literally, I believe, the future of American democracy is at stake.
Literally, it all is at stake.Let me be clear.
The same mob looking for Nancy that inspired the same assailant to attack Paul months later.
Simply despicable.Trump became the first losing presidential candidate in history who refused to accept the will of the people.
He didnt even show up at my inauguration.
I cant say I was disappointed.
)And my guess is he wont show up at the next inauguration.
(Laughter and applause.
)But, listen but on a very serious note, listen to the words hes saying.
Thank God, only one day.
)He called those who oppose him vermin, language that echoes the hatred of Germany in the 30s.
He embraces political violence instead of rejecting it.
We cant let this happen.
We literally cant let this happen.All of you here understand what freedom means.
Its about holding a mirror up to ourselves and asking ourselves, Is this who we are?
Were the only nation in the world not built on race, ethnicity, religion, or geography.
We care about each other; we care about the nation.
Three years.Norman brought an original bought an original copy of that.
We are the essential nation.I know every major world leader.
Ive known most of them for the last 20 years.
They look to us.
They look to us, the United States.
And I know people think Im Im too optimistic.
But Ive never been more optimistic about our countrys future than I am today.
We just have to remember who the hell we are.Were the United States of America.
There is nothing beyond our capacity, nothing when we act together literally nothing.
)Were the only nation in the world thats come out of every crisis stronger than we went in.
And thats my intention, to confirm we do it again.God bless you all.
And thanks for the help.
