Securing Democracy Dispatch
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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Arrested During Senate Protest Over Gaza
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen was arrested on May 16, 2025, at a U.S. Senate hearing in Washington, D.C., for protesting U.S. military aid to Israel. Cohen, known for his activism, disrupted the hearing with vocal objections, claiming that Congress funds actions that result in the deaths of children in Gaza while simultaneously reducing funding for Medicaid for American children. A video of the incident shows Cohen being forcibly removed from the Senate chamber by Capitol Police. "Congress kills more kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid in the U.S." Cohen stated during the protest, according to the video. The incident has sparked debate about U.S. foreign policy and domestic social spending. This event underscores the complexities of balancing national security concerns with humanitarian considerations.
