GOP senator joins police in ejecting anti-war protester from Capitol Hill hearing
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Key Points:
- Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana helped Capitol Police physically remove Brian McGinnis, a Marine veteran and Green Party Senate candidate, who interrupted a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing to protest U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
- McGinnis, who was wearing a military uniform, allegedly struggled with officers during the ejection, resulting in a broken arm, according to McGinnis and his campaign, while Capitol Police accused him of violently assaulting officers.
- McGinnis faces multiple charges including assaulting police officers, resisting arrest, and obstructing the committee hearing, with three officers reportedly treated for injuries.
- Capitol Police emphasized that protests are prohibited inside Congressional buildings and noted that Mc
