During the Democratic convention, leaders of the Uncommitted National Movement staged a sit-in outside the event venue after being informed that a Palestinian-American speaker would not be given a speaking slot. This decision prompted support from some Democratic representatives.
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota expressed solidarity with the movement by hugging co-founder Abbas Alaweih and addressing the delegates briefly before departing. Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania also showed support for the sit-in, commending the participants for their courage and urging them to persist in their advocacy efforts.
