Sen. Tom Cotton on Hamas Genocide and Gaza War Disruptions

Senate Hearing Interrupted

• 📌 The Senate Intelligence Committee hearing for nominees Mr. Peter Mezer and Mr. Josh Simmons was disrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester.
• ⚠️ Committee rules were stated clearly: no disruptions, shouting, standing, or gestures that block views.
• 🚫 The protester was immediately removed after shouting demands to "stop the war in Gaza" and "stop the genocides in Gaza."

Senator Cotton's Statement on Genocide

• 🎯 Senator Tom Cotton asserted that the only genocide that has occurred since October 7th was perpetrated by Hamas against the Jewish people.
• 💬 Cotton directly addressed the protester, stating, "You will stop your disruption and you will not be seen by this committee again."
• 🎤 Following the protester's removal, Cotton sarcastically asked if anyone else wanted to make a statement to "save us time."

Nominee Consideration

• 📄 Each nominee has submitted written responses to numerous questions from the committee.
• ⚖️ The committee's goal is to proceed with considering the nominees' qualifications.