Trump SOTU Sees Texas Congressman Escorted Out Again After Obama Protest
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Key Points:
- Rep. Al Green (D-TX) protested during President Trump's State of the Union address by holding up a sign stating “Black People Aren’t Apes!” in response to a racist video Trump posted depicting the Obamas as apes, leading to Green being escorted out of the chamber.
- Republicans, including Majority Leader Steven Scalise and others, attempted to block the sign from public view, and TV cameras quickly cut away as Green was removed, minimizing coverage of the protest.
- Green stated he would protest again and emphasized the need to stand against the discrimination he believes Trump is promoting, despite facing potential censure and a tough primary challenge.
- The racist video in question was posted on Trump's social media account by an unidentified aide
