GOP senator assists Capitol Police with removal of anti-war protestor during hearing
By Frank Thorp V
Published on March 5, 2026.
Sen. Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, assisted Capitol Police officers in detaining a man protesting the war in Iran during a Senate hearing. The man, identified as 44-year-old Brian McGinnis of North Carolina, is facing multiple charges including assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. The incident occurred during the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing. Three officers were injured during the incident.
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