A former Navy SEAL turned GOP senator physically assisted Capitol Police in removing a violent protester who injured three officers and broke his own arm while disrupting a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, demonstrating the kind of law-and-order leadership Americans have been demanding. Navy SEAL Senator Takes Action During Violent Disruption Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana joined U.S. Capitol Police in physically removing a violent protester from a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. in the Hart Senate Office Building when Brian C. McGinnis, 44, of North Carolina, illegally disrupted proceedings. Drawing on his Navy SEAL training, Sheehy assisted officers struggling to control McGinnis, who violently resisted arrest. The protester shouted phrases opposing U.S. support for Israel, including “no one wants to fight for Israel,” before being forcibly ejected from the chamber. https://youtu.be/P7sxgVUy4gk?si=pgcOxmrOSVXZQz1o Protester Injures Three Officers and Himself During Removal McGinnis allegedly assaulted three Capitol Police officers during his removal, requiring treatment from DC Fire and EMS personnel. The protester appeared to break his own arm after getting it stuck in a door while attempting to force his way back into the hearing room. This self-inflicted injury occurred as he fought against law enforcement, demonstrating the extremity of his resistance. Sheehy later described the scene as an “unhinged protestor” who was “fighting back” against officers simply trying to enforce the law. All three injured officers received medical attention at the scene. Multiple Felony Charges Filed Against Disruptor Capitol Police charged McGinnis with seven criminal counts: three counts of assault on a police officer, three counts of resisting arrest, and one count of crowding, obstructing, and incommoding. These charges reflect the serious nature of his actions and the danger he posed to law enforcement personnel. Congressional rules explicitly prohibit protests inside hearing rooms, restricting demonstrations to designated outdoor areas on Capitol Grounds. These restrictions were enhanced following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot to maintain order and protect the constitutional function of Congress. McGinnis’s violent resistance exemplifies the lawlessness that patriots have witnessed from leftist protesters. BREAKING MARINE: “NO ONE WANTS TO DIE FOR ISRAEL” U.S. Marine Brian McGinnis got dragged out of a senate hearing for standing up and saying what everyone is thinking. Reports that they BROKE his hand. This is a patriot. pic.twitter.com/RiO3ohgdoQ — ADAM (@AdameMedia) March 4, 2026 Senator Defends Law Enforcement and Congressional Order Sheehy issued a statement Wednesday emphasizing that the man was “violently resisting” and that “protests not allowed inside Congressional Buildings.” His willingness to physically intervene alongside Capitol Police demonstrates the proactive leadership needed to counter the chaos that has plagued congressional proceedings. This incident occurs amid a broader pattern of anti-Israel protests targeting Senate hearings since the October 2023 escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict. While leftist activists claim free speech protections, their tactics violate established rules designed to preserve governmental function. Sheehy’s actions reinforced security protocols and sent a clear message that disruptive lawlessness will not be tolerated in the people’s house. Sources: Sen. Sheehy gives statement after video of him & Capitol police pulling man out of committee – Montana Right Now Navy SEAL-turned-senator wrestles protester – AOL