Ex-Marine McGinnis renews pro-Palestine stance after release from jail

Brian McGinnis, a former US Marine and Green Party candidate for the United States Senate, delivered a sharp criticism of US policy hours after his release from jail, opening his public remarks with the slogan “Free Palestine.”

Speaking at a public gathering, McGinnis said the suffering of Palestinians gives him “endless strength” to continue what he described as his political struggle against the military direction of the United States.

His arrest dates back to March 4, when he interrupted a session of the United States Congress Armed Services Committee to protest US involvement in the war with Iran. He was forcibly removed from the chamber by security personnel. The incident reportedly involved Tim Sheehy, a Republican senator, alongside Capitol Police officers.

According to reports, McGinnis suffered a broken arm during the confrontation after his arm was caught in the chamber door. Video footage of the incident circulated widely online and sparked criticism over what some observers described as excessive force used against anti-war protesters.

Despite the injury, McGinnis escalated his rhetoric following his release, accusing US leaders of “colluding” with Israel and pushing the country into wars that he claims lack public support.

Referring to his former military oath, McGinnis said his mission now is to confront what he called “domestic enemies” leading the country toward conflict. He concluded his remarks by urging Americans to engage in “peaceful rebellion” against militarized policies, arguing that silence at this stage would be a betrayal of the oath he once took during his military service.