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Tim Burchett and a protester get into a physical altercation on Capitol Hill
Rep. Tim Burchett, recovering from a broken rib, pushed a protester who confronted and physically bumped him over his support for Israel during a Capitol Hill incident.
- On Thursday, following the final House votes of the week, Rep. Tim Burchett pushed a demonstrator who confronted him regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas near the Longworth building.
- The protester aggressively pressed Burchett on his stance regarding the conflict between Israel and a Palestinian foreign terrorist organization, which led to the physical confrontation.
- Burchett responded with a shove after the protester bumped him, and Capitol Police officers subsequently questioned the protester at the scene.
- The United States Capitol Police stated they cannot discuss any potential investigations for safety reasons, indicating the incident remains under review without further comment.
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Republican Lawmaker Tussles With Protester Who ‘Bumped’ Him on Capitol Hill
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images) Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) was caught in a run-in outside the Capitol on Thursday with a protester who challenged him over his stance on Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The Republican reportedly shoved the man, who he later claimed had intentionally “bumped” into him after being approached near the Longworth House Office Building, according to Politico. The incident occurred shortly after lawmaker…
'Wrong dude to pick a fight with': Burchett involved in physical altercation with DC protester · American Wire News
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is no shrinking violet, as a “protester” found out Thursday after reportedly bumping the GOP lawmaker. The man confronted Burchett outside the Longworth House Office Building over his support for Israel in its war with Hamas terrorists, and “bumped” the Republican, according to Politico. Burchett responded to the physical contact by “forcefully shoving the man.” Capitol Police officers “questioned” the protester …
Tim Burchett (R-TN) starred in a physical altercation with a pro-Hamas protestor. Tennessee Congressman was approached by a man at the exit of the Longworth Building from the House of Representatives and the Capitol Police had to intervene. Read more]]>
Rep. Tim Burchett Shoves Protester on Capitol Hill
Rep. Tim Burchett and a protester got into a physical altercation outside the Longworth House Office Building in Washington on Thursday, just after House votes ended for the week.According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the incident took place after a protester asking about Burchett’s stance on the war in Gaza bumped into him, prompting the lawmaker to shove back.“Everyone has a right to their opinion, and they can say all of the filthy stuff …
Rep. Burchett and Gaza Protester Get Into Physical Altercation on Capitol Hill
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) was briefly caught in a physical altercation with a demonstrator Thursday near the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill. The post Rep. Burchett and Gaza Protester Get Into Physical Altercation on Capitol Hill appeared first on Breitbart.
GOP Rep. Tim Burchett tussles with anti-Israel protester on Capitol Hill
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) had a confrontation with an anti-Israel protester on Capitol Hill that turned physical Thursday, with the congressman standing his ground against the aggressive demonstrator.
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