Protesters Disrupt Tense Hearing on Trump Budget

Protesters Disrupt Hearing on Trump Budget; Kennedy Jr. Reacts Washington, D.C. - A hearing on President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget request was interrupted by protesters on May 14, 2025. The incident occurred during testimony by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The video shows Kennedy Jr. appearing startled by the outburst before Capitol Police intervened to remove the individuals. One protester held a sign reading, “RFK, kills people with hate,” a reference to Kennedy Jr.'s controversial views. Another protester shouted and disrupted the proceedings. A Capitol Police officer is seen escorting the protesters from the room. "Capitol police are asked to remove the individuals from the hearing room," a voice is heard stating in the video. The committee chair is then heard calling for order, and the hearing resumes. The event highlights the increasing polarization of American politics, and the challenges faced by lawmakers in maintaining order during public hearings.