Why were there so many empty seats at the Democratic National Convention?

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Perhaps more and more folks are in the camp I'm in, the DON'T GIVE A SH!T camp after getting screwed by both the Dems and GOP over the years  :

Why were there so many empty seats at the Democratic National Convention? Here's why:

The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night at Chicago's United Center, but not without controversy. Empty seats dotted the arena, sparking a wave of criticism from conservatives on social media.

Photos of the partially empty venue ― designed to hold 23,500 ― spread quickly online.

"Look at all the empty seats at the DNC. The Democrat Party is over! RIP," one user posted on X. Conservative YouTuber Blaire White claimed there were "more people outside protesting the DNC than people inside," adding, "This is not the turnout of a party that can win."

But what really caused those empty seats? The situation was more about logistics than a lack of enthusiasm.

According to the Wall Street Journal, pro-Palestine protests near the convention site disrupted transportation, delaying buses carrying delegates. At least 20 buses were stuck a half mile from the United Center as protesters clashed with police, causing many attendees to arrive late.