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Rep. Al Green Ejected from Congress After Interrupting Trump's Address

The Texas Democrat was removed for repeatedly disrupting the speech, accusing Trump of lacking a mandate and opposing proposed cuts to social programs.

  • Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas was escorted out of the House chamber after disrupting President Trump's State of the Union address.
  • Green accused Trump of lacking a mandate and criticized proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security during his interruption.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Green's removal after he refused to stop shouting and pointing his cane at the president.
  • Green, a long-time critic of Trump, has previously filed multiple articles of impeachment against the president, with little support from Democratic leadership.
  • The incident highlights broader Democratic opposition during the address, with other members holding protest signs and heckling Trump.
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