Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Arrested for Protest During Senate Hearing

Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested at a US Senate hearing on May 15, 2025, in Washington D.C., for disrupting the testimony of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cohen, known for his activism, protested the US government's military support for Israel's actions in Gaza. A video of the event shows Cohen being escorted out by Capitol Police after shouting, "Congress pays for bombs to kill children in Gaza." The incident sparked immediate reactions on social media, with many supporting Cohen's protest, while others criticized his disruption of the hearing. Kennedy Jr. did not directly comment on the incident, but the Senate hearing was temporarily suspended. This event underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of the US government.