Climate Protester Confronts Senator Joe Manchin at Harvard Event

The incident, which involved a physical altercation and criticism of Manchin's environmental policies, is under investigation.

A climate protester was thrown to the ground after confronting Senator Joe Manchin during a Harvard Institute of Politics event, criticizing his support for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
The incident, involving members of the climate advocacy group Climate Defiance, occurred as Manchin was invited to speak about his decision not to seek reelection in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Harvard University Police Department and the Kennedy School are investigating the confrontation, which was captured in a widely viewed video.
Manchin's office did not respond to requests for comment, and the altercation has sparked discussions on social media and among various news outlets.
The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions between climate activists and political figures over environmental policy and fossil fuel projects.