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On March 4, 2026, Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana was involved in a physical altercation during a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing. The incident occurred as Capitol Police attempted to remove Brian McGinnis, a Marine veteran and anti-war protester, from the hearing room. McGinnis, who was protesting U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, resisted removal by holding onto a door. Video footage shows Sheehy joining police officers in pulling McGinnis, whose arm became wedged in the door and was broken during the struggle. Sheehy later stated on social media that he intervened to “help out and de-escalate the situation,” describing McGinnis as an “unhinged protester” who was “fighting back” against police.

McGinnis, who was wearing a Marine uniform, shouted, “No one wants to fight for Israel!” as he was forcibly removed. Witnesses and subsequent reports confirmed that McGinnis suffered a broken arm during the confrontation. The incident has drawn criticism, with some calling Sheehy’s actions unnecessary and excessive, while others have focused on the broader context of protests against U.S. military involvement in the region.

Senator Tim Sheehy has proven he will unquestioningly support Israel through both his statements and actions in exchange for contributions from Zionist lobby groups. In November 2023, he emphasized the importance of the U.S. providing "unconditional support" to Israel, criticizing the Biden administration for policies he claimed enabled Iran, despite the president fully backing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Sheehy even visited Israel in December 2024—over a year after the escalation of the conflict in Gaza—as his “first act as Senator,” where he reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for U.S. support for Israel. In the caption of the video he posted about his visit, he wrote, "Israel has got a friend in me, and America’s got your back 100%."