Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Arrested During Heated Pro-Gaza Senate Protest

Pro-Gaza Protest Erupts During Senate Hearing, Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Arrested A Senate hearing on [topic of hearing] was disrupted on May 14, 2025, when pro-Gaza protesters stormed the room during testimony by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The demonstration, which took place in Washington D.C., led to the arrest of several individuals, including Ben Cohen, co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's. Videos circulating on social media show Cohen shouting, "Congress pays for bombs that kill children in Gaza. They pay for it by kicking poor kids off Medicaid." He was subsequently arrested along with six others by Capitol Police. The hearing was briefly suspended while the protesters were removed from the room. Kennedy Jr., who was giving testimony at the time, appeared visibly frustrated by the interruption. A spokesperson for the Senate committee stated that disruptions would not be tolerated. Cohen has since been released from custody. The protest highlights growing concerns about [relevant political context].