Rep. Al Green Escorted Out of Trump’s Joint Address After Disrupting Speech

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Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was forcibly ejected from President Trump’s joint address to Congress, making history “in a terrible way” as the first congressman to be physically removed during a presidential speech.

Key Takeaways

Rep. Al Green was physically removed after repeatedly shouting that Trump had “no mandate to cut Medicaid” during the President’s joint address to Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Green’s removal and suggested he should be censured by the House
Republicans drowned out Green’s protests with chants of “USA! USA!” while Rep. Nancy Mace reportedly shouted “Sit your a** down!”
Green has a history of resistance against Trump, having previously introduced articles of impeachment in 2017 and 2019
The congressman is reportedly working on new articles of impeachment, claiming Trump is unfit for office

Unprecedented Disruption at Trump’s Congressional Address

In an extraordinary display of partisan tension, Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas was forcibly removed from the House chamber during President Trump’s joint address to Congress. The incident occurred just moments after Trump began speaking, when Green began shouting objections to the President’s claims about having a mandate for his agenda. Despite warnings from House Speaker Mike Johnson to maintain decorum, Green continued his protest, forcing Johnson to take the unprecedented step of ordering his removal from the chamber.

The chaotic scene unfolded as Republicans attempted to drown out Green’s protests with patriotic chants while Vice President JD Vance signaled for the congressman’s removal. Johnson ultimately instructed the sergeant at arms to escort Green out, marking what many observers believe to be the first time in modern history that a member of Congress has been physically removed during a presidential address. The spectacle underscores the deep divisions that continue to plague our political institutions under leftist influence.

Representative Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was forcibly removed from President Trump’s joint address to Congress on March 4, 2025, after disrupting the speech.

Green continued to shout objections, including “You have no mandate!” and protests against potential Medicaid cuts,… pic.twitter.com/VAicmY2nWA

— ✨Twiggy McStumpwizzle✨☀️ (@TwiggyMcStmpwzl) March 5, 2025

A History of Anti-Trump Resistance

Green’s disruptive behavior is merely the latest chapter in his long history of resistance against President Trump. The Texas congressman has gained notoriety for his repeated attempts to impeach Trump, having introduced articles of impeachment in both 2017 and 2019. According to reports, Green is currently working on yet another set of impeachment articles, once again pushing the baseless claim that Trump is unfit for office despite the American people’s clear mandate in the recent election.

“If they want to make a 77-year-old heckling congressman the face of their resistance, if that’s the Democrat Party, so be it. But we will not tolerate it on the House floor.” – Mike Johnson

Speaker Johnson’s comments reflect the growing frustration with Democrats’ inability to accept the results of legitimate elections and their willingness to disrupt the functioning of government. After the incident, Johnson suggested that Green should face censure for his actions, which would be an appropriate consequence for such a flagrant violation of congressional decorum. Green’s theatrical protests serve no legislative purpose and only further damage public trust in our institutions.

This guy, Jasmine Crocket, and that one lateefah individual are perfect examples of why blacks should not be in government. Decorum does not exist for them, so they cause disruptions wherever they go. Separation is the only solution. https://t.co/zVd6sXNcv1

— A.N (@ahn6618) March 5, 2025

Broader Democratic Protest Strategy

Green’s outburst was not an isolated incident but part of a coordinated Democratic protest against President Trump’s address. Throughout the chamber, Democratic representatives engaged in various forms of protest, including displaying circular black signs with white lettering bearing messages like “Protect Veterans,” “Save Medicaid,” and “Musk Steals.” Some female Democrats wore pink clothing as a symbol of unity and resistance, highlighting their party’s preference for empty gestures over substantive policy debate.

“That’s your warning. Members are engaging in willful and continuing breach of decorum, and the chair is prepared to direct the sergeant at arms to restore order to the joint session. Mr. Green, take your seat. Take your seat, sir. Take your seat. Finding that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum, the chair now directs the sergeant at arms to restore order. Remove this gentleman from the chamber.” – Johnson

Speaker Johnson’s decisive action to maintain order in the House sends a clear message that the days of leftist disruption and obstruction are over. Americans elected President Trump and a Republican majority to implement an agenda of border security, economic prosperity, and respect for traditional values. If Democrats like Al Green cannot respect the will of the American people and the decorum of Congress, they should expect consequences. This incident demonstrates the stark contrast between Republicans’ commitment to governance and Democrats’ preference for theatrical resistance.