Protesters Disrupt Senate Hearing Featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

A Senate hearing on the HHS budget, where Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was presenting, was disrupted by protesters on May 14, 2025. Among the protesters was Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's. The protestors were removed from the hearing room by Capitol Police. The incident highlights the increasing polarization of political discourse in the US. One senator remarked, "Disruptions will not be tolerated while the committee conducts its business." The video footage shows the chaotic scene as the protesters shouted slogans and were escorted out by security. The event underscores the importance of maintaining order and decorum in government proceedings while respecting the rights of individuals to express their views.