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Texas Rep. Al Green (D) was removed from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.
On Tuesday (March 4), Green was escorted out of the chamber as he stood in protest to Trump's speech to lawmakers.
Trump began his speech touting the "accomplishments" of his administration, garnering applause and "USA" chants from Republican lawmakers and boos from Democrats. Green stood in the aisle and waved his cane at the president in protest of the speech.
In an apparent aim at Democratic Congress members, Speaker Mike Johnson warned lawmakers to maintain "decorum in the House and to cease any further disruptions."
Chaos continued to erupt on the House floor, delaying Trump's speech.
Johnson addressed the chamber again, saying, "Members are engaging in willful and continuing breach of the quorum, and the chair is prepared to direct the Sergeant at Arms to restore order to the joint session." He then ordered Green to sit down, to which the Democrat refused.
Green was ultimately taken out of the chamber by the House Sergeant at Arms.
Other Democratic lawmakers protested Trump's speech by staging a walkout in the House Chamber.
A group of roughly 10 Democrats, including Reps. Maxwell Frost and Jasmine Crockett, took off their jackets to reveal phrases on their backs.
"RESIST," Crockett's shirt read. The statement on Frost's shirt declared, "NO MORE KINGS."
To further examine the implications of President Trump’s remarks, BIN will present a special episode of The Black Perspective: Addressing the Realities of Black America on Wednesday (March 5). Hosts Andrea Coleman and Mike Stevens will return to lead the in-depth discussion featuring expert analysis, historical context, and community voices to explore how the President’s policies impact the Black community.
Tune in to The Black Perspective: Addressing the Realities of Black America on Wednesday (March 5) at 5 PM ET HERE.
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