Texas Representative Al Green Ejected During Speech by Trump

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On Tuesday evening, President Trump's speech was disrupted when Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green protested. Green loudly voiced his dissent when Trump spoke of his 2024 election success, leading to his removal from the House chamber.

Background on Al Green

The 77-year-old Green has been serving a Houston district in the House since 2005. Known for his previous attempts to impeach Trump during his initial presidency, Green hinted at similar actions recently after Trump's controversial remarks about Gaza.

Reason Behind Green's Ejection from the Address

As Trump declared "America is back!" and recounted his 2024 election victory, Representative Green made his objections known by standing and gesturing with his cane at the president.

Despite Speaker Mike Johnson's repeated calls for order, urging Green to remain silent, Green continued his protest, prompting Johnson to instruct the sergeant at arms to enforce decorum by removing Green.

Post-ejection, Green expressed to reporters his readiness to accept any penalizations, stating, "I will accept the consequences. The real punishment is upon those who are losing their healthcare in this wealthy nation. We must improve, yet now Medicaid cuts are on the horizon."

Prior to Trump’s address, there was much speculation on the Democrats’ response. While some female Democratic House members openly criticized Trump’s policies as harmful to women, a portion of lawmakers expressed their opposition more subtly.

A few Democrats such as Senators Chris Murphy, Ron Wyden, Patty Murray, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez chose to skip the address. Despite this, there was no widespread Democratic boycott of the event.

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries encouraged a dignified Democratic presence during Trump’s speech, reminding his colleagues of their individual choice to attend but stressing the value of their presence.

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Political journalism by Kaia Hubbard, stationed at CBS News Digital in D.C.