Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Disrupts Senate Hearing with AIDS Accusation Against RFK Jr.

Protesters Disrupt US Senate Hearing, Accusing RFK Jr. of Complicity in AIDS Deaths Washington D.C. - A US Senate hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services' 2026 budget was interrupted today by a group of protesters, including Ben Cohen, co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's. The activists chanted slogans criticizing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies, specifically alleging that his department's actions contribute to AIDS-related deaths. Security personnel swiftly removed the protesters from the hearing room. "Congress is paying to bomb poor kids in Gaza and paying for it by kicking poor kids off Medicaid in the US." Cohen stated during the disruption before being escorted out. Kennedy, visibly disturbed by the interruption, attempted to continue his presentation. The incident highlights growing public concern over US foreign policy in the Gaza conflict and its potential impact on global health initiatives. The protesters' accusations, while dramatic, underscore the intensity of the debate surrounding these complex issues. The Senate hearing was temporarily suspended while order was restored. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the passionate and often contentious nature of political discourse in the United States.