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Support campaigns rally behind injured protester
According to PrimeTimer, several GoFundMe campaigns have been launched in support of Brian McGinnis after the anti-war activist reportedly injured his arm during a recent protest. The Marine Corps veteran interrupted a congressional hearing on Wednesday, March 4, to voice opposition to the ongoing Iran conflict.As US Capitol Police moved to remove him, Senator Tim Sheehy assisted officers in pulling McGinnis from the room. He is believed to have suffered a broken arm during the altercation.
Who started the GoFundMe for Brain C. McGinnis?
Following the incident, Nadia Ali of Wendell, North Carolina, created a GoFundMe page to help cover McGinni's medical bills and potential legal costs. In the fundraiser description, she argued that he was exercising his constitutional rights but was "forcibly removed and violently handled."The campaign has raised over $39000 so far, though McGinnis has not yet been officially listed as the beneficiary. A separate GoFundMe effort has also appeared, created by Thomas Emmett Ryan of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The fundraiser, titled 'Brain McGinnis Patriot Fund', similarly seeks to back the anti-war activist, though it has not received any contributions so far.
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A third GoFundMe campaign has surfaced, this time backing Brian McGinnis's run for the North Carolina Senate. Launched by Solana Daniels of Winston-Salem and shared by McGinnis's on X (formerly called Twitter), the fundraiser highlights his shift from protester to candidate.The post read, "As a Marine, service has always been my mission. Now I'm running for NC Senate to continue serving the people of North Carolina." "This campaign is powered by you - not corporations."
The page raised over $24000 within hours. McGinnis, a Green Party candidate in the upcoming US Senate race, currently serves as a firefighter with the Raleigh Fire Department.
Website | @gofundme | Brian McGinnis Alleged Broken Arm Sparks Fundraisers Who is Brian McGinnis?
Brian McGinnis is a former U.S. Marine and the Green Party's candidate for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina. He drew national headlines on March 4, 2026, after a highly publicised physical confrontation during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing.