‘Butcher Of Gaza!’: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Hauled Out Of Congress After Heckling Blinken Testimony
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters within seconds of his opening testimony during a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Blinken appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters within seconds of his opening testimony during a congressional hearing on Tuesday.
Blinken appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to discuss the State Department’s request for its fiscal year 2025 budget. As he began delivering remarks, several pro-Palestinian protesters present in the audience section of the hearing room began shouting him down.
“Thank you for the partnership that I think we’ve been able to manifest, together, to advance American leadershipin the world.That is so essential fordelivering on the prioritiesthat matter to the people werepresent,” Blinken began. “The need for U.S. globalleadership, and for cooperationwith allies and partners,has never been greater.The People’s Republic of China —”
“Blinken, you will be remembered as the butcher of Gaza!” a protester yelled from the back of the hearing room as Capitol Police rushed to escort him out. “You will be remembered for murdering innocent Palestinians!”
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Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, chair of the committee, moved to continue the hearing, but more protesters began shouting from the back of the room and were subsequently removed.
“Mr. Secretrary, you may proceed,” Cardin told Blinken.
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As I was saying, the People’s Republic of China —” he started, before again being interrupted.