President Biden's Team's Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protests
President Biden's team is taking steps to minimize disruptions from protests by making events smaller, withholding locations until his arrival, hiring private companies to vet attendees, and avoiding college campuses. This approach has resulted in zero disruptions but limits engagement with key constituencies.
Key Points
- Events have been made smaller to avoid disruptions
- Locations are kept secret until Biden's arrival
- Private companies may be hired to vet attendees
- Avoiding college campuses due to potential protests
- Emphasis on reaching voters in controlled environments
Pros
- Minimizing disruptions at events
- Ensuring safety and security of attendees and the President
- Maintaining control over event locations and participants
Cons
- Limiting engagement with key constituencies like young voters
- Reducing the number of voters reached at events
- Potentially creating a barrier for peaceful protesters