Protesters Hang Huge Palestinian Flag At Venue Of Biden's White House Event
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Over 100 protesters outside the Washington Hilton hotel chanted "shame on you" and other slogans while confronting attendees.
Security was tight Saturday as the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner kicked off, with President Joe Biden to make what is a traditionally lighthearted address amid protests and boycott calls over the conflict in Gaza.
A long list of VIP guests, including journalists and celebrities from Chris Pine to Molly Ringwald, arrived in black-tie attire as more than 100 protesters outside the Washington Hilton hotel chanted "shame on you" and other slogans while confronting attendees.
At the banquet, in keeping with longstanding tradition -- interrupted during the Donald Trump years -- Biden was seated on the dais ahead of the evening's comedy roast, this year to be delivered by Colin Jost of "Saturday Night Live."
