Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Arrested at Tense Senate Hearing

Protests Disrupt Kennedy Jr.'s Testimony on Trump Budget Washington D.C. - A Senate hearing on President Trump’s proposed budget took an unexpected turn on May 14 when protesters interrupted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s opening statement. Among those removed from the hearing was Ben Cohen, co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s. The hearing, held by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, quickly devolved into chaos as protesters shouted slogans and displayed signs. Capitol Police intervened, escorting several individuals from the room. Video footage shows Cohen being led away by officers. "It was a very disruptive event," said a Senate aide who wished to remain anonymous. "Secretary Kennedy was clearly taken aback by the interruption." Cohen's actions, though disruptive, highlight growing concerns among some segments of the population about the budget’s implications for healthcare and other social programs. The incident underscores the heightened political climate surrounding the budget debate. While the hearing was eventually able to resume, the disruption serves as a stark reminder of the strong feelings surrounding President Trump’s fiscal plans. The incident concluded with the restoration of order and the continuation of the hearing.