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Senator Tom Cotton expressed outrage over anti-Israel protests and suggested that Americans should take matters into their own hands, even advocating for vigilante action against protesters blocking traffic. He believes private citizens should confront and remove protesters themselves, and has previously called for tough measures in response to civil unrest, both domestically and abroad.
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.
Sen. Tom Cotton mocked The New York Times for reporting on Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to deploy 750 National Guard members to combat crime in NYC, a move similar to his 2020 op-ed suggestion. The op-ed had caused turmoil at the Times, leading to staff departures and controversy. The Times has not responded to the recent events. The op-ed's fallout continues to be a topic of discussion, with former Times staff revealing details about the paper's internal culture.
Sen. Tom Cotton faced backlash for repeatedly questioning TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about his citizenship and ties to the Chinese Communist Party during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child safety online. Cotton's line of questioning was criticized as racist and Sinophobic, with social media users and political action committees condemning his approach. The CEOs of Meta, X, Discord, and Snap were also pressed on various issues related to social media regulation, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally apologizing to families who say social media contributed to their children's deaths by suicide.