U.S. Capitol Police arrested multiple demonstrators during protests at the Capitol as the Senate debated President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, known as the "big, beautiful bill." The protests took place on June 30, 2025, with activists voicing their opposition to the Republican tax and spending cuts.
Demonstrators gathered in the Capitol Rotunda and outside the building, holding signs criticizing the proposed cuts to social programs. The protests were organized by a group called Repairers of the Breach, which aims to confront policies they view as unjust. Many participants wore religious attire and engaged in prayer before some chose to submit to arrest.
The Capitol Police reported that those arrested faced charges such as crowding, obstructing, and incommoding. Images from the event showed protesters with signs that read, "cuts to SNAP are policy murder," highlighting concerns over the impact of the proposed budget on vulnerable populations.
Outside the Capitol, some protesters carried black wooden coffins adorned with signs stating the number of people who would lose Medicaid and food assistance in various states, including Florida, West Virginia, Illinois, and Kentucky. The coffins were a dramatic representation of the potential consequences of the proposed legislation.
The protests coincided with a critical time for Republican lawmakers, who were racing to finalize the budget reconciliation bill before a July 4 deadline. This legislation is intended to advance Trump’s agenda on various issues, including taxes, immigration, and national defense.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Capitol Police for more details about the arrests and the ongoing situation. As the debate continues in the Senate, the protests reflect deep divisions over the proposed changes and their potential effects on Americans.