Fetterman Derides ‘Obnoxious’ Anti-Israel Protesters Obstructing Bridges and Highways in Global Day of Protest

Mr. Fetterman says that protesters have gone too far and are alienating whatever allies they may have left.

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Senator Fetterman during a confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. AP/Alex Brandon

Senator Fetterman says “it makes you an assh***” to disrupt coffee shops and block roads, as many anti-Israel protesters have done in recent days. Mr. Fetterman tells the Sun that these “obnoxious” protesters should instead be protesting Hamas and demanding hostages be released. 

“Do you really think you’re turning people towards your view by getting a bullhorn and yelling at people drinking coffee at Starbucks or anything like that?” the senator asked rhetorically in a brief exchange on Capitol Hill Tuesday.

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