"Sen. Tom Cotton Calls for Vigilant Action Against Protesters Blocking Traffic"

Sen. Tom Cotton reiterated his call for people to "forcibly remove" protesters blocking traffic during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, stating that those delayed should move the protesters themselves. He denied advocating violence, but his comments have sparked controversy. Cotton also referred to the demonstrators as "criminals" and suggested a harsh response if similar protests occurred in his home state. Protests over the war in Gaza led to the closure of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, with several arrests made.