Mar 05, 2026
The family of a Marine is thanking supporters after he was involved in a confrontation at the U.S. Capitol tied to his opposition to U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran.Videos posted online show Brian McGinnis, 44, shouti ng No one wants to fight for Israel as officers attempted to remove him from a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.At one point, U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana can be seen assisting officers as McGinnis arm appears to become stuck in a door hinge.RELATED: Sheehy involved in brief struggle between Capitol police and protesterUnited States Capitol Police said McGinnis and three officers were injured during the incident.McGinnis, who is the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, has been charged with assault on a police officer and resisting arrest."At this time, our priority is Brians wellbeing," McGinnis' campaign said. "We are taking a necessary step back from the public eye to allow him to focus fully on his recovery in private. While he looks forward to engaging with you all again very soon, his health and his family remain the current priorities."Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, also responded to criticism that he injured a Marine during the confrontation."This gentleman came to the Capitol looking for a confrontation, and he got one," Sheehy said. "I hope he gets the help he needs without causing further violence."Protests are not permitted inside congressional buildings. ...read more read less
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