Protesters disrupt Hegseth confirmation hearing

Members of activist group CodePink also appeared to advocate against a "crusade" and in defense of Palestinians.

Published: January 14, 2025 12:21pm

Updated: January 14, 2025 12:45pm

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker admonished attendants at Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing as Capitol Police removed disruptive protesters from the proceedings.

"The Capitol Police are going to remove immediately individuals that are disrupting the hearing. I see a pattern attempted to be inflicted on the committee, and we're simply not going to tolerate that," Wicker said in the wake of disruptive chants.

Hegseth fielded questions on his nomination to serve as secretary of defense. Multiple disruptions occurred throughout the proceedings as demonstrators voiced opposition to Hegseth's myriad public statements on the armed services.

Members of activist group CodePink also appeared to advocate against a "crusade" and in defense of Palestinians.

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