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 echoed through the chamber, forcing a pause in proceedings.
The outbursts come amid growing outrage over U.S. foreign policy and support for Israel’s actions in Gaza.
With international criticism mounting, today’s hearing became a flashpoint for public anger, turning a routine session into a dramatic confrontation.
Here's what happened inside the room — and what it says about the state of global outrage.
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