Sen. Schumer Disrupted at D.C. Event over His Support of Israel

In Washington, Senator Chuck Schumer spoke at the National Press Club on Thursday at an event focused on corruption. The journalist Sam Husseini interrupted Schumer’s remarks and called him a genocidal maniac for supporting Israel. Sam Husseini: “You were put on notice, and you backed it. And you backed the genocide to the hilt for years on end. How dare you talk about corruption? How dare you talk about corruption?” Sen. Chuck Schumer: “Thank you for your diatribe. Now let’s continue. Let’s continue and let the people” — Sam Husseini: “Hypocritical [inaudible]” — Sen. Chuck Schumer: “The people didn’t come to hear you.” Sam Husseini: “You should be questioned about your diabolical record. It’s amazing that you can show your genocidal face in public, Mr. Senator! Mr. Senator!” www.democracynow.org