Video footage shows escalating confrontation between Burchett, protester

Video footage shows escalating confrontation between Burchett, protester

Video footage shows an escalating confrontation between GOP Rep. Tim Burchett (Tenn.) and a Israel-Hamas protestor outside of the Longworth House Office Building last week.  The altercation occurred Thursday after Burchett told a demonstrator to “come over here,” according to reports from Politico.  A verbal back and forth commenced before the protestor turned away.  Burchett…

‘Come Over Here, Weenie!’ Footage Reveals How Tim Burchett’s Clash With Protester Escalated

Newly surfaced video has provided a little more context on Rep. Tim Burchett’s (R-TN) confrontation with a protester outside the Capitol last week.

Republican congressman shouted 'come here Weenie' at protester: Report

Footage reportedly shows that last week's confrontation between a protester and Representative Tim Burchett escalated after the congressman taunted him.

'Come over here, weenie': New video shows MAGA lawmaker taunting protester before shove

A House Republican's story about a physical altercation he had with a protester outside a federal building in Washington, D.C., appeared to be undercut by videos of the incident, according to a new report.Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) was confronted by shouting protesters Thursday outside the Longworth House Office Building last week. The confrontation revolved around the lawmaker's stance on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. At the time, his office clai…

'Come over here weenie': Video shows GOP congressman taunting protester before altercation

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) made headlines last week after it was reported that he got into a brief physical confrontation with a protester. Now, new video suggests that Burchett may not be entirely blameless for the altercation.Politico's Kyle Cheney and Chris Marquette reported that two videos they reviewed — including one provided to them by Burchett's staff — dispute Burchett's initial account. After the incident, the Tennessee Republican ha…

Video footage sheds more light on Burchett's tussle with protester

POLITICO reviewed new recordings of the confrontation between the Tennessee Republican Rep. and a demonstrator outside the Capitol.