Hegseth Interrupted by Protesters

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Source: The Hill

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth’s opening statement was repeatedly interrupted by several protesters who were swiftly removed from the hearing room after disturbing his confirmation proceedings with shouts and cries.

At least three protesters were removed from the room by Capitol police, prompting Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) to angrily admonish the crowd.

“You are a misogynist! You are a Christian Zionist,” yelled out one elderly man before he was shuttled by police out of the room.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5084394-secretary-defense-nominee-protests/

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A protestor wearing camouflage is removed during Hegseth's confirmation hearing. (Photo: AP)


USCP removing a protester by his arms and legs during Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing. (Photo: Reuters)


Code Pink volunteers hold up signs at the beginning of Hegseth's hearing. (Credit: Getty)



In 2019, the SECDEF nominee said on air that he has not washed his hands for ten years because "germs are not a real thing". (14 Jan photo credit: Getty Images)



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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47201923