Senator Rick Scott confronted by CodePink co-founder Madea Benjamin over U.S. foreign policy and sanctions on Cuba.
Senator Rick Scott was confronted by Madea Benjamin, a co-founder of the far-left group CodePink, regarding his support for U.S. foreign policy and sanctions on Cuba. During the confrontation, Benjamin accused Scott of harming civilians in Gaza and Cuba, specifically claiming that the U.S. blockade is killing Cuban citizens. Scott defended his positions, questioning the protesters on the actions of Hamas and the actions of Israel. He also addressed Benjamin's concerns regarding U.S. strikes on Iran, noting that the U.S. is facing a potential nuclear threat. The interaction highlighted the tensions between the Republican senator and the far-left activists who often badger Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Scott also noted that Senate Democrats would not take the shutdown seriously until flight delays and cancellations began to accumulate.