An anti-Trump rally organized by the left-leaning group MoveOn faced significant disruptions from hecklers, who often drowned out the small crowd of attendees. The event took place on February 7, 2024, as President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, which was boycotted by over 70 congressional Democrats.
During the rally, Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut criticized Trump’s immigration policies when a protester wearing a “Trump 2024” hat jumped onto the stage. Shouting, “Go Trump! Go Trump!” the heckler called Murphy a “scumbag” before security escorted him off the stage. Despite the uproar, Murphy continued to speak against Trump’s policies without interruption.
Attendance at the rally appeared notably low, with reports indicating that the sound of coughing from the audience was more pronounced than any cheers or boos. Video posted on X by Caleb Howe, Associate Editor at the Daily Caller News Foundation, captured the lackluster atmosphere. “You can’t HANDLE this level of enthusiasm from the yuge crowd at MoveOn ‘People’s State Of The Union,’” Howe remarked.
Both Joy Reid and Katie Phang, prominent former hosts from MSNBC, also faced heckling during the event. Reid attempted to downplay the situation by claiming that one heckler was actually a fan. “Reid, you suck, you loser!” the heckler shouted, to which Reid responded, “My fans are back. What I always say is, you know who I am and I don’t know who you are, that means you’re a fan. You’re a fan.”
MoveOn has received financial support from groups associated with left-wing billionaire George Soros and his family, as indicated by public records. This affiliation has drawn scrutiny as many Democrats, including those at the rally, are calling for increased restrictions on the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the fatal January shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good during Operation Metro Surge. This operation involved the deployment of hundreds of federal agents to Minnesota in response to significant welfare fraud allegations involving Somali migrants.
The contrasting narratives surrounding immigration policies continue to fuel heated discussions among lawmakers and activists. As the political landscape evolves, events like the MoveOn rally illustrate the heightened tensions and vocal opposition to current administration policies.
