Code Pink activist kicked out for repeatedly heckling Obama during Gitmo speech

More than 30 minutes into the president’s speech in Washington, a woman who was thought to be Medea Benjamin of Code Pink began shouting about the detainees on hunger strike at Guantanamo.



“It’s very important!” she yelled. “It’s not Congress, it’s you, sir. There are 102 people on a hunger strike!

These desperate people!” “I’m about to address it, ma’am, but you’ve got to let me speak,” the president replied.

“You’re our commander in chief. You can close Guantanamo today!” Benjamin insisted.

As the activist continued to interrupt, the president became visibly frustrated. “Ma’am, let me finish,” he said. “This is part of free speech, is you being able to speak, but also you listening. And me being able to speak. Alright?”

Benjamin was later reportedly removed from the hall after refusing to be silent.

Obama, you're a disappointment, get some evidence or close that place down.