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GOP senator joins Capitol Police in attempt to forcibly remove anti-war protester during hearing

Sen. Tim Sheehy intervened during a Senate hearing to help Capitol Police remove protester Brian McGinnis, who resisted arrest and was later charged with assault and unlawful demonstration.

  • Montana Republican Senator Tim Sheehy engaged in a physical confrontation with an anti-war protester during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill.
  • Sheehy assisted Capitol Police by grabbing the protester's leg and attempting to pull his arm from a doorframe as he resisted.
  • An audible snap was heard during the struggle, suggesting the protester may have injured his arm or wrist.
  • Sheehy reposted the video, labeling the protester an 'unhinged protestor' and stating that he came to the Capitol looking for a confrontation.
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