Chaos broke out during a Senate subcommittee hearing when a Code Pink activist, identified as Green Party Senate candidate Brian McGinnis, disrupted proceedings with remarks about Israel. Capitol police moved to remove him, and Senator Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, assisted officers in restoring order. During the scuffle, McGinnis appeared to injure his arm after placing his hand in a door as he resisted removal.

In the aftermath, several Democratic figures, journalists, and activists criticized Sheehy, accusing him of using excessive force despite reports that he was not touching McGinnis at the time of the injury. Social media posts amplified claims that the senator had harmed a veteran and questioned his motivations.

The incident drew further reaction from political organizations and online commentators, including individuals known for controversial or extremist views. The Montana Democratic Party condemned Sheehy’s actions, while others framed the altercation within broader debates over Israel and domestic political tensions.