'Stop the genocide': Protesters disrupt Marco Rubio’s Senate budget testimony
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 () During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the State Department's budget proposal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced disruptions from protesters who were vocal against anti-Israel activities, leading to their removal by police. Rubio indicated potential collaboration between State Department personnel in Turkey and Syrian local authorities.
Tensions boiled over during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate hearing on the 2026 budget as multiple protesters disrupted the session, shouting “Stop the genocide!” just as Rubio began his opening statement. Capitol police quickly removed the demonstrators, but not before the chants...
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