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Rep. Tim Burchett Shoves Protester After Gaza War Confrontation at Capitol

Burchett’s office says he pushed only after being bumped by a protester questioning him over Gaza.

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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee member Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) talks to reporters after meeting with some of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers at the U.S. Capitol on September 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he supported the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's investigation into Epstein but wants to respect the privacy of accusers in the process. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The encounter occurred Thursday outside the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
  • A demonstrator criticizing Burchett over the war in Gaza bumped the Tennessee congressman, who responded by shoving the man.
  • Spokesperson Will Garrett said people can voice harsh opinions but do not have the right to bump the congressman.
  • U.S. Capitol Police questioned the protester; the department offered no further details, and some outlets reported the man was released without charges.
  • The incident unfolded during sustained Gaza-related demonstrations near the Capitol, and Burchett has been a vocal Israel supporter who backed a resolution rejecting a U.N. listing of the IDF.