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Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at US Senate after protesting war in Gaza
- Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's and longtime activist, was arrested on May 14, 2025, during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.
- The arrest occurred after Cohen and six others disrupted a Senate hearing where the head of the Department of Health and Human Services was discussing the 2026 budget.
- Cohen confronted lawmakers over U.S. Support for Israel’s Gaza campaign, shouting claims that Congress funds bombs killing children and cuts Medicaid to pay for arms.
- Capitol Police charged Cohen with crowding, obstructing, or incommoding, and video showed him in handcuffs while being escorted out as activists chanted critical slogans.
- This event continues Cohen’s history of protests against U.S. Policies, highlighting tensions around Gaza and prompting questions on Congressional priorities and activism impact.
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