During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes, Republican Senator John Kennedy targeted Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute, with accusations of supporting Hamas and Hezbollah. Berry repeatedly denied these claims, expressing disappointment in Kennedy's questioning, which she felt highlighted broader issues of hate in the U.S. Despite acknowledging the antisemitic nature of certain phrases used in protests, she refrained from condemning others, leading to further criticism from Republican senators. Kennedy's comments, including a suggestion that Berry should 'hide [her] head in a bag,' were condemned as anti-Arab and anti-Muslim rhetoric by various groups. The hearing intended to address rising hate crimes against both Arab and Jewish communities but instead revealed deep political divisions. Berry's experience during the hearing underscored the challenges faced by minority voices in discussions surrounding hate and violence.