Rep. Al Green disrupted President Trump's joint address to Congress by heckling about Medicaid cuts, claiming Trump lacked a mandate for such actions. His outburst was met with hostility from Republican lawmakers and resulted in him being removed from the chamber by Speaker Mike Johnson. Afterward, Green justified his actions, stating it was vital to stand up against Trump. This incident marked a rare occurrence of a lawmaker being ejected during a presidential speech, contrasting with the lack of repercussions for GOP members who heckled Biden previously.
Rep. Al Green's heckling of Trump during the joint session led to his removal, marking a rare instance of a lawmaker ejected during a presidential address.
Green asserted that he felt his actions were justified, saying, "It's worth it to let people know that there are some people who are going to stand up" to Trump.
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