Rep. Al Green (D-TX) disrupted President Trump’s lengthy address to Congress to protest proposed Medicaid cuts. Forced out of the chamber, Green declared his actions were intentional, stressing the urgent need for healthcare among his constituents. He expressed commitment to stand against potential cuts, stating he would do it again because deserving citizens cannot be left without healthcare. Following his disruption, House Republicans moved to censure him, prompting dissent from fellow Democrats, who criticized the censure as a reaction to hurt feelings rather than serious governance.
I have constituents who need Medicaid. They will suffer, and some will die if they don't get Medicaid.
I stood up for my constituents then. I'm standing up for my constituents now.
I said to the president, You do not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.
Before Green spoke, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) railed against the proceedings, saying that Republicans sprint to the floor to censure Al Green because he hurt Trump's feelings.
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