"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."
"Everyone has a right to their opinion, and they can say all of the filthy stuff they want. But they don't have the right to bump the Congressman."
"Burchett, meanwhile, dismissed the confrontation with characteristic bite, telling reporters the activist had bad breath."
Rep. Tim Burchett was involved in a physical confrontation outside the Capitol with a protester who challenged his stance on Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The incident occurred near the Longworth House Office Building shortly after lawmakers finished their final votes of the week. Burchett reportedly shoved the man and said the protester had intentionally bumped into him after being approached. A Burchett spokesperson defended his reaction, saying everyone has a right to their opinion but not to bump a congressman. Capitol Police briefly detained and questioned the protester. Burchett later said the activist had bad breath.
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