At least 62 U.S. military veterans and family members were arrested by Capitol Police on Monday after occupying the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
Over a hundred U.S. military veterans occupied the Capitol Building to protest not just the war in Iran, but the “genocide” in Gaza, the ethnic cleansing in Lebanon, and the possible land invasion of Cuba.
The protest was organized by several groups, including About Face, who called for an end to the war in Iran and voiced opposition to ongoing military action.
BREAKING: U.S. Military veterans are occupying the Cannon building in the nation’s Capitol to protest the US’s war on Iran and Israel’s genocide on Gaza. pic.twitter.com/crKPSd7yu3
— Power to the People ☭🕊 (@ProudSocialist) April 20, 2026
According to participant Greg Stoker, a congressional candidate from Texas, the demonstration was coordinated by About Face, Veterans for Peace, Common Defense, the 5051 Vets Contingent, Military Families Speak Out, and the Center on Conscience and War.
The Capitol Police are arresting US military veterans for protesting war and genocide. That’s how sick our society is. Protesting war and genocide lands you in jail while supporting war and funding genocide gets you a job in Congress and the White House. pic.twitter.com/ZQusl8K8xg
— Power to the People ☭🕊 (@ProudSocialist) April 20, 2026
During the protest, participants held a flag-folding ceremony and chanted slogans opposing further military escalation.
Capitol Police arrested at least 62 individuals for unlawfully demonstrating inside a House office building.
