Veterans Block Capitol in Protest: Denounce US War Funding and Refuse to Meet with Mike Johnson
In a dramatic act of civil disobedience, over 60 veterans from prominent organizations converged on the U.S. Capitol to demand an end to funding for what they describe as *Trump-era war efforts*. The group, representing organizations such as Veterans For Peace, About Face, Common Defense, Military Families Speak Out, the Center on Conscience and War, and 50501 Veterans, arrived in the Cannon Rotunda bearing symbolic red tulips—honoring Iranian civilians killed in US strikes—and a folded American flag symbolizing their commitment to honoring fallen service members. Their simple yet powerful ask was clear: Meet with us. Accept this flag. Pledge to









