Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Arrested During Heated Gaza Protest

Ben & Jerry's co-founder, Ben Cohen, found himself in handcuffs on Wednesday following a protest during a Senate hearing featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Washington D.C. The demonstration, which disrupted the hearing, focused on condemning the United States' actions in Gaza. According to Axios, Cohen later confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) his involvement in the protest, stating his opposition to US involvement in the conflict. A video of the incident shows Kennedy momentarily startled by the outburst before Capitol Police intervened to remove the protesters. Cohen, already present at the hearing, was also detained and subsequently arrested, facing charges of unlawful assembly, obstruction, and disorderly conduct, as reported by Capitol Police. This incident highlights the growing tension surrounding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its impact on public discourse within the United States.