Gold Star father arrested at State of the Union for heckling Biden
Gold Star father arrested for heckling Biden during State of the Union address, demanding the president remember his fallen son who died in the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Key Points
- Father of fallen soldier arrested for interrupting Biden during foreign policy discussion
- Rep. Brian Mast invited the father as his guest
- Outcry on social media following the arrest
Pros
- Highlighting the sacrifice of a fallen soldier
- Drawing attention to the consequences of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan
Cons
- Disruption of a formal event
- Arrest for causing a disturbance