Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy, also a former Sen. SEAL Team Officers are seen helping Capitol Police chase away an anti-war protester. According to reports, the man’s name was Brian McGinnis and he was protesting against the United States’ accession Israel in attack Iran.
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He added, “This gentleman came to the Capitol looking for confrontation, and he got it. I hope he gets the help he needs without causing further violence.”
Sheehy shared a video posted by Alan He, who covers the Capitol for CBS. “Senator Shea worked with Capitol Police to lift and eject anti-war protester Brian McInnis from a SASC subcommittee hearing. McInnis is the Green Party candidate running for Senate in North Carolina and an anti-war activist captured the video below,” reporters noted.
Video shows Sheehy grabbing the protester’s legs and trying to pry his hands away from the door as Capitol Police tried their best to remove him while the man clung to him. “No one wants to fight for Israel,” the protester can be heard shouting in the video.
Who is Brian McGinnis?
McGinnis is running for the North Carolina seat and has announced his candidacy for the November 3, 2026 general election. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2004. McGinnis also worked as a firefighter. In 2006, he earned his high school diploma from Quincy High School and his associate’s degree from John Wooden Community College.
McGinnis was wearing a military uniform when he was kicked out.
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Some criticized Sheehy’s actions based on this information. “This was all about protesting against Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu. Before they came to get him, he spoke calmly,” the page explain. other commented “Since when can veterans not question who American soldiers died for?”.
Shay was criticized explain He wounded protesters. “Yes, I saw Senator Tim Shea grab his arm and push it!”. another person angrily commented “Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy may have just broken his arm because of a Marine Corps veteran’s protest.”
