Summary
Representative Al Green was escorted out of the State of the Union for protesting during President Trump's speech. He held up a sign that upset several Republican lawmakers, leading to a confrontation. This incident was the second time Green was removed from a Trump speech to Congress.
Key Facts
- Al Green is a Democratic Representative from Texas.
- He protested during President Trump's State of the Union speech.
- Green held a sign that said "BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!"
- The protest led to physical confrontations with Republican lawmakers.
- Green was escorted out of the chamber, similar to a previous year.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had advised Democrats to maintain decorum.
- The sign referred to a video posted by Trump on Truth Social about the Obamas.
