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Veterans Arrested in Capitol Protest Against Trump's Iran Policy

4/21/2026

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Dozens of veterans were arrested by the U.S. Capitol Police during a protest on April 20, 2026.
The protest was organized by veterans groups, with red tulips and anti-war chants against President Donald Trump's Iran policy.
Among those arrested was Mike Prysner (veteran), who urged service members to become conscientious objectors.
Prysner called the war's toll senseless, and protesters condemned Trump's threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure.

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Dozens of veterans were arrested by the U.S. Capitol Police during a protest on April 20, 2026.
The protest was organized by veterans groups, with red tulips and anti-war chants against President Donald Trump's Iran policy.
Among those arrested was Mike Prysner (veteran), who urged service members to become conscientious objectors.
Prysner called the war's toll senseless, and protesters condemned Trump's threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure.