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International Business Times
International Business Times
Binitha Jacob

Biden Secures Union Autoworkers Backing In Michigan, Ignores Gaza Protesters

KEY POINTS

  • Biden's trip to Michigan was to celebrate the United Auto Workers (UAW) union endorsing his re-election bid last week
  • Protesters chanted "Free, free Palestine" while Biden spoke to union auto workers at the venue
  • Michigan is home to a sizeable Arab-American community, who are growing increasingly frustrated with Biden's support of Israel

President Joe Biden won a strong pledge of support Thursday from auto workers union in Michigan, which has critical 15 electoral votes in the Electoral College. However, his trip was marred by protests over his backing of Israel's actions in Gaza.

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