Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended Democratic members of Congress who protested during President Trump's State of the Union address. Some Democrats heckled the President, but Jeffries noted this was less disruptive compared to last year. He described their responses as restrained and focused.
Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a representative from New York.
- During President Trump's State of the Union speech, some Democrats protested by heckling.
- Rep. Al Green was escorted out for holding a sign referencing a racially insensitive video.
- Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar were notable for their vocal protests.
- Jeffries had asked Democrats to either skip the speech or attend quietly.
- Jeffries stated the Democratic responses were disciplined and appropriate.
- President Trump called some Democratic protesters "lunatics" on social media.
