An anti-war protester was forcibly removed from a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill, with reports indicating he suffered an injury during the incident.
The protester, identified as Brian McGinnis, interrupted the hearing before being lifted and escorted out of the room by U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Video circulating on social media shows officers physically carrying McGinnis out of the hearing chamber. According to reports, Senator Tim Sheehy was seen assisting officers during the removal.
During the struggle, McGinnis’ arm reportedly became caught in a door and was broken, leaving him injured during the incident.
McGinnis is described as an anti-war activist and Green Party candidate running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
The disruption occurred during a Senate Armed Services Committee subcommittee session, where lawmakers were holding official proceedings. Capitol Police are responsible for maintaining order at congressional hearings and typically remove individuals who interrupt or disrupt sessions.
It is currently unclear whether McGinnis will face charges related to the disruption or whether an official investigation into the incident will take place.
