Pro-Palestine Protests Disrupt Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedy Show
In a shocking turn of events, pro-Palestine protests caused chaos during US comedian-actor Jerry Seinfeld’s Saturday night comedy set in Norfolk, Virginia. One protestor was even escorted out of the venue amidst the commotion.
Seinfeld’s Stance on Israel
Seinfeld, known for his comedic genius, has been vocal about his support for Israel, especially after the recent attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. The comedian even went as far as meeting with families of the hostages and visiting a kibbutz during a trip to Israel in December.
Heckler Interrupts Show
Videos circulating online captured the moment when a man interrupted Seinfeld’s show by standing in the crowd and shouting accusations at the comedian, calling him a “genocide supporter.” The heckler went on to yell phrases like “Save the children of Gaza,” “No more American tax dollars for genocide,” and “You should be ashamed of yourself.”
Seinfeld’s Response
Seinfeld, unfazed by the interruption, responded to the heckler with humor, joking, “This is exciting. I like this.” This incident comes on the heels of several students walking out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony in protest of Seinfeld speaking at the event.