US EditionRep. Al Green Escorted Out of House Chamber Early Into Trump's Speech After Protest
Rep. Al Green protested a racist video posted by President Trump by holding a sign during the State of the Union, leading to his removal and potential censure for decorum violations.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, Rep. Al Green was escorted from the U.S. House Chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union after holding a sign reading `Black people aren't apes`.
- Responding to a Truth Social post, Green said the sign was aimed at the president, referencing a video the president's account posted 'erroneously' and later deleted.
- After an attempted seizure of the sign, a House chamber staffer spoke to Green and the situation ended with chamber staff removing him.
- Green could face censure after a lawmaker signaled support, while House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was unsure if censure 'is going to be appropriate,' and Green was censured last year.
- The primary is set for March 3, 2026, and Green has made such moments part of his reelection messaging amid House Democratic leaders urging restraint and rising online reaction.
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