Biden to give possible swan song at Democratic convention amid Gaza protests

Biden to give possible swan song at Democratic convention amid Gaza protests

President set to receive electrifying welcome but thousands also expected to protest in Chicago over Israel military aid

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Joe Biden will take centre stage for perhaps the last time on Monday night when he addresses the Democratic national convention in Chicago – as the US president faces a backlash over one of his most complex legacies.

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to converge in the host city to demand that the US end military aid to Israel for its ongoing war in Gaza. Activists have branded Biden “Genocide Joe” and called for the vice-president, Kamala Harris, to change course.

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