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Rep. Burchett's Altercation with Protester Sparks Controversy
9/9/2025
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Story summary
- Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) faced backlash after a physical altercation with a protester in Washington, D.C.
- Initially, Burchett claimed the protester bumped into him, prompting his shove.
- Video evidence from Politico shows Burchett taunting the protester, calling him a "weenie."
- The protester retorted with "dodo brain" before walking away, but Burchett followed, leading to contact.
- Capitol police intervened, but Burchett chose not to press charges.
