DNC Gets A Third Layer Of Fencing After Breach

Crews put up more fencing outside of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago after protesters broke through the outer security perimeter on Monday.

Between two rows of already-installed barriers around where the breach took place near the United Center, workers placed a third line of fencing early on Tuesday, according to CNN.

Forbes published video of the installation in action.

Many of those demonstrating on the streets of Chicago are voicing objections to the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas terror group in Gaza.

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The Daily Wire reported on Monday — the first day of the DNC — how some protesters tore down sections of the outer “wall” around the United Center, but failed to get through a second fence line.

DNC protesters attempted to breach a second security fence protecting the United Center after breaking through the first line but were unsuccessful. pic.twitter.com/E8aK7rMod5

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Police Superintendent Larry Snelling told reporters on Tuesday there had been 13 arrests on Monday, including at least 10 related to the breach.

The arrests revolved around instances of criminal trespassing, resisting and obstructing, as well as aggravated battery of police officers, Snelling added.

Snelling also said police had a conversation with the Secret Service and the location where the protesters had broken through was “fortified” to prevent another breach.

The Washington Examiner reported Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson denied there being an “operational failure” and rejected the notion that more police should have been placed where the breach happened.

“Protecting the First Amendment right. That’s what we’ve done. We’ve done that,” Johnson said. He then argued that the “extreme” Republican Party is a “failure.”

The first day of the DNC featured speeches from former Secretary of State and failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, First Lady Jill Biden, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and others.

President Joe Biden, who was pressured by allies to end his 2024 bid, rounded out the lineup with remarks touting his record and promoting Vice President Kamala Harris to be his successor.

As he delivered his remarks, Biden appeared to go off script when talking about trying to reach a cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and securing the release of hostages.

“Those protesters out in the street. They have a point,” Biden said, adding that “a lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides.”

Among the protesters, one man was seen holding a sign that read, “End Israel, stand with Hamas.” Another man appeared on Fox News and said he supported October 7, the date of Hamas’ attacks on Israel.