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Senator Tim Sheehy aided Capitol Police in removing a protester who resisted by jamming his arm in a door, resulting in a broken arm during a Senate hearing.
- Sen. Tim Sheehy joined U.S. Capitol Police to remove a protester from a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on March 5, and a sharp snap was heard during the struggle.
- About three minutes into the Senate Armed Services subcommittee, McGinnis interrupted to oppose U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, saying in a social media video he was 'here in DC trying to speak out'.
- Video from multiple angles shows officers and Sheehy hauling the protester, who clung to the hearing-room door, as his hand was pinned behind the door jamb. Reporters verified the footage.
- Critics called for Sheehy's arrest or resignation while he said he aimed to deescalate and posted that he hoped the protester 'gets the help he needs,' Capitol Police said three officers were treated and the protester received medical care after the altercation.
- Sheehy's pro-Israel ties, including over 250,000 in contributions, have heightened scrutiny amid escalating U.S., Israeli, and Iranian military actions following Saturday's strikes.
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Sen. Tim Sheehy And Police's Forced Removal Of Marine Vet And Senate Candidate Results In Reportedly Broken Arm
A Republican senator who acted to physically remove a protester is being celebrated by conservatives and condemned by others who accuse the lawmaker of assault. The incident, which appeared to leave a Marine veteran with an injured and possibly broken arm, has been widely shared on social media. Senator, police try to physically remove protester who appears to be injured in the confrontation In a video posted online, several members of the Capit…
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