Rep. Al Green Ejected from Trump's SOTU Over Protest Sign

During President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas was escorted out of the House chamber after displaying a sign that read "Black People Aren't Apes." The protest occurred moments after Trump entered the chamber, drawing immediate reactions from Republicans and underscoring ongoing partisan tensions.

Green held up the white sign as Trump walked toward the rostrum, prompting several Republicans to intervene. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise pulled the sign down, while others, including Senator Markwayne Mullin and Representative Troy Nehls, attempted to grab it, leading to a brief exchange of words. As security staff from the Sergeant at Arms led Green away, Republicans chanted "U.S.A." and cheered. Trump acknowledged the disruption, saying, "Thank you for that," to applause from his supporters. Unlike the previous year, Green's removal proceeded quietly after floor staff spoke to him, without formal warnings from House leadership.

The sign directly referenced a controversial video posted earlier this month on Trump's Truth Social account. The AI-generated clip depicted former President Barack Obama and...