Democratic lawmaker removed from chamber after wielding cane, interrupting Trump
What's the story
Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas was thrown out of the House chamber during President Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday night.
The 77-year-old lawmaker interrupted Trump's speech by waving his cane and shouting, "You don't have a mandate."
This was apparently in reference to a budget resolution that had been narrowly passed recently.
Despite Republicans trying to drown him with chants of "USA," Green continued protesting.
Ejection ordered
Speaker orders removal of green from House chamber
"Remove this gentleman from the chamber!" one Republican shouted, while other GOPers were heard telling Green, "Sit your a- down."
As Green continued his protest, Speaker Mike Johnson intervened.
Johnson ordered the Sergeant at Arms to restore order and remove Green from the chamber after his warnings went in vain.
Green was then escorted out by the House sergeant-at-arms.
After his removal, Green accused Trump of promoting "incivility against our civility" outside the House chamber.
Presidential address
Trump's address focuses on 'renewal of American dream'
Trump's address to Congress, his first joint session speech since starting his second term, came amid a tariff war with China, Canada, and Mexico.
The White House said the theme of Trump's speech was the "renewal of the American dream."
During his address, Trump highlighted his achievements and called for more funding for immigration enforcement.
He also outlined plans for peace in Ukraine and Middle East.
Twitter Post
Speaker of the House removes Green
WHOA
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) March 5, 2025
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson just KICKED OUT Rep. Al Green after he repeatedly attempted to interrupt Trump's speech.
Yikes. pic.twitter.com/GlsxNpLu73
Democratic response
Democrats protest during Trump's address
Throughout Trump's speech, Democratic lawmakers held up signs reading "False" every time he boasted of accomplishments.
While some wore pink in protest, others held placards saying "Save Medicaid."
At one point, Trump slammed Democrats for not supporting him, saying they wouldn't applaud even if he did something historic.
"I could find a cure to the most devastating disease...or announce the answers to the greatest economy in history....And these people sitting right here will not clap, will not stand," he said.
Post-address response
Democratic response to Trump's address
After Trump's address, Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response on economic issues.
The president is expected to stay at the White House for meetings with congressional leaders instead of a post-address publicity tour.
Three years ago, Republican Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert heckled former President Joe Biden during his address to Congress.
They tried to start a "build the wall" chant when Biden referred to securing the border and reforming immigration law.