Protestors interrupt US Defense Chief’s testimony to demand Gaza ceasefire
Protesters interrupted Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s testimony and demanded a cease-fire in Gaza.
Austin, along with Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Gen. C.Q. Brown was testifying before the House of Representatives Defense Appropriations subcommittee on Wednesday.
This was in relation to the Pentagon’s budget for fiscal year 2025.
Protesters raised their hands painted in red and shouted, “shame on you!”
Another, carrying a Palestinian flag, said: “Lloyd Austin you are a liar! You lied to your nation about the genocide in Gaza.”
Subcommittee chairman Ken Calvert ordered U.S. Capitol police to remove the protesters.
The committee stood in recess until police restored order.
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