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D.C. Democrats Meet Al Green's Trump Speech Protest With Quiet Complicity: 'The…
Rep. Al Green was removed from the chambers of Congress for protesting Trump and his speech. His Democratic allies, meanwhile, did little.
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Congressman Heckles Trump During Address; Democrats Stage Silent Protest
During President Donald Trump's address to Congress on March 5th, 2025, a notable disruption occurred when Congressman Al Green interrupted the speech with heckling. This led to his removal from the chamber by the Sergeant at Arms. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. Simultaneously, a coordinated protest took place among several Democrat Congresswomen. Dressed in pink and holding signs reading "Save Medicaid" and "That's a Lie!" they silently demonstrated against policies they viewed as detrimental to women. The event underscores the deep political divisions and ongoing tensions within the US Congress. One observer commented on the scene, stating, "It was quite a spectacle, a clash of ideologies playing out in real-time." The protests and heckling highlight the strong feelings surrounding various legislative issues and the ongoing political climate. The peaceful, yet pointed nature of the protests contrasted sharply with the more disruptive heckling, creating a complex picture of the political landscape. The event serves as a reminder of the passionate and often conflicting views that shape American politics.
