Ahead of President Trump's upcoming speech to Congress, Democrats are exploring various protest tactics, revealing a divide within the party. While leadership recommends inviting guests affected by Trump's policies as a way to express outrage, some members propose louder, more disruptive measures. Suggestions include walking out during the address, particularly on issues like transgender rights, and utilizing props to symbolize dissent. However, opinions vary regarding the potential repercussions of such actions, indicating a complex debate on how to effectively voice discontent.
The part that we all agree on is that this is not business as usual and we would like to find a way productively to express our outrage, one House Democrat told Axios.
Some members are considering walking out if Trump utters certain remarks, particularly on transgender rights, which one House Democrat called a line in the sand.
There are definitely a lot of constituents that really want Democrats to disrupt and there are constituents who feel like that just plays into his hands, one House Democrat told the outlet.
The optics of disruption are a subject of fierce debate within the caucus, with some Democrats wary that such actions could backfire.
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