Ben Cohen, the millionaire co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, was arrested in Washington D.C. for disrupting a Senate hearing. The loudmouth activist shouted accusations about U.S. military aid during a session where HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying. Cohen claims his stunt wasn’t about Kennedy but about opposing American support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. His protest was just the latest in a long line of leftist tantrums targeting American priorities.
Cohen’s outburst centered on the recent $20 billion military aid package to Israel, which the Biden administration approved to help defend against Hamas terrorism. The ice cream magnate raged that Congress “pays for bombs to kill children” while cutting Medicaid funding for Americans. His comments ignored the reality of Hamas’s deadly attacks and Israel’s right to self-defense, instead parroting anti-Israel propaganda common on the far-left.
Seven protesters, including Cohen, were hauled away by Capitol Police on charges of obstructing government business. Authorities reported some arrests also involved assaulting officers or resisting arrest. Cohen’s actions disrupted the serious work of lawmakers, proving once again that radical activists care more about spectacle than productive dialogue.
Despite owning a company that once claimed to care about “peace,” Cohen’s behavior showed zero respect for the democratic process. His antics mirrored tactics used by other anti-American groups that exploit public forums for attention. True patriots understand that Israel is our ally and deserves support – especially when faced with genocidal enemies like Hamas.
Ben & Jerry’s has a history of using its platform to push radical left-wing policies, from environmental extremism to assaults on traditional values. Cohen’s arrest is just the latest example of how corporate activists corrupt business ethics with socialist ideology. Real conservatives prefer companies that focus on serving customers, not mouthing off about foreign policy.
Cohen’s tirade conveniently ignored Hamas’s role in starting the Gaza conflict by launching unprovoked attacks on Israel. His false equivalence between U.S. aid and Palestinian suffering is a tired tactic to smear Israel and America. Patriots reject this dishonest revisionism and stand unwaveringly with Israel against terrorist threats.
The elitist ice cream heir’s arrest comes as no surprise – he’s built a career on self-righteous posturing. Yet his actions harm the very causes he pretends to care about by alienating Americans who value security and self-defense. Conservatives will continue fighting for a strong defense and trusted allies, not the fantasy world Cohen and his fellow activists demand.
This incident proves the radical left’s true colors: they’d rather grandstand against America’s allies than do the hard work of leadership. True patriotism isn’t about shouting slogans or getting arrested – it’s about standing for what’s right, even when it’s hard. Let’s stand with Israel and reject the Cohen’s of the world who undermine our values at every turn.
