Gold Star Dad Arrested After Heckling Biden During SOTU Address

Steven Nikoui, a Gold Star father, received widespread support following his arrest for heckling President Biden over the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Steven Nikoui, father of fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, was arrested for heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address, calling attention to the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Nikoui received a hero's welcome from other Gold Star families and support from House Republicans, who called for charges to be dropped.
The incident highlighted ongoing criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, including the loss of U.S. military equipment and the failure to fully account for the consequences.
Nikoui's arrest and the support he received underscore the continuing grief and frustration among families of service members killed in Afghanistan.
The case has sparked debate over freedom of expression and the appropriate ways to honor fallen service members and their families.