During President Trump's address to Congress, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was removed after repeatedly heckling him, disrupting the session and causing House Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene. Johnson warned members about maintaining decorum as Green, undeterred, continued his protests. After Green's removal, he expressed his opposition to Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts and mentioned he was working on impeachment articles. Meanwhile, other Democrats, including Rep. Melanie Stansbury, protested by showcasing dissenting signs and specific attire, reflecting the growing tensions within Congress concerning Trump's presidency.
Rep. Al Green was escorted out for heckling President Trump during his address, demonstrating a breach of decorum in Congress as tensions escalated.
Trump paused his speech as Green stood up and began to heckle, with Republican members responding with chants of 'USA!' and House Speaker Mike Johnson warning of disruptions.
Green stated post-exit that his heckling was a response to Trump's lack of a mandate to cut Medicaid, and he also mentioned working on articles of impeachment.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury protested Trump's address with a sign stating, 'This is NOT normal', and other Democrats donned black and pink to signify their dissent.
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