Senator Helps Eject Anti-War Protester at Capitol Hearing
TL;DR
At a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on military readiness, a Marine veteran running as a Green Party candidate interrupted to condemn U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy joined Capitol Police in lifting and ejecting the protester from the room; authorities say the man assaulted officers and faces multiple charges, while the protester and allies allege he was injured and that protests are not allowed inside congressional buildings.
- GOP senator joins police in ejecting anti-war protester from Capitol Hill hearing CBS News
- Sen. Tim Sheehy forcibly removes protester Brian McGinnis from Senate hearing CNN
- NC Marine veteran charged after protesting war in Iran at Senate hearing ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
- ‘No One Wants To Fight For Israel:’ Marine Veteran Removed From Hearing Forbes
- Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room ABC News
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