Al Green Once Again Disrupts Trump’s Speech After Protest
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Representative Al Green of Texas silently protested President Trump's State of the Union address by holding a sign stating, "Black people aren’t apes!," referencing a racist video Trump posted involving the Obamas.
- Green was escorted out of the House chamber shortly after the protest began, with Republican senators attempting to shield the sign from cameras and Trump.
- The incident was less confrontational than Green's previous protest in 2025, which involved loud heckling and resulted in his censure.
- Democratic leaders advised members to avoid disruptions during the speech, leading some outspoken Democrats to skip the event and hold alternative programming.
- Despite the protest, President Trump acknowledged the situation with a brief "thank you" before continuing his address.
