During a Cato Institute gala in Washington, D.C., billionaire political donor Charles Koch was interrupted by protesters as he received the Milton Friedman Prize.
The demonstrators stormed the stage, shouting slogans before being escorted out, but Koch was unharmed and continued his speech. In his remarks, Koch criticized the current state of the country, referencing a departure from foundational principles and indirectly alluding to Donald Trump’s policies, particularly tariffs.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Koch’s influence in right-wing politics and broader dissatisfaction with the U.S. political environment.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
Charles Koch Says Many in the Country Are ‘Abandoning’ Its Principles
In a rare appearance on Thursday to receive an award from the Cato Institute, Mr. Koch made oblique references to President Trump and his tariffs, without mentioning his name.
Join in on more popular conversations.
