During President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was removed from the House chamber for the second consecutive year after disrupting the event. His actions included displaying a controversial sign in response to Trump's earlier social media posts.
• Ejection Incident: Al Green was escorted out of the chamber while holding a sign that read “Black people aren’t apes. ” This was a reaction to a video Trump had posted, which included a clip depicting former President Obama in a derogatory manner.
• Past Actions: Green's disruptive behavior is not new; he was also removed during last year's State of the Union address, where he shouted, “You don’t have a mandate. ”
• Republican Response: Republican members of Congress supported the decision to eject Green, and cheers followed his removal.
• Context of Trump's Video: The video in question was later attributed to a post mistakenly shared by a White House staffer, and Trump claimed he had not seen the offensive clip before responding to it publicly.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Congress, especially between Democratic representatives and President Trump. Green's ejection, along with other Democrats' decision to boycott the address, reflects a divisive political climate surrounding Trump's presidency.
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