Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was removed from the House chamber Tuesday night after repeatedly interrupting President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress. The longtime Trump critic and advocate for impeachment refused to yield, leading House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to order his removal.
As Trump began his speech, Green stood and shook his cane toward the president, shouting over him. His outburst triggered both cheers and boos from fellow lawmakers, momentarily throwing the chamber into chaos.
“Members are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the House and to cease any further disruptions,” Speaker Johnson said.
However, Green refused to sit down, prompting Johnson to call on the House sergeant at arms to remove him. Security personnel escorted Green out of the chamber.
Rep. Al Green is removed from the House chamber after interrupting President Trump's joint congressional address.
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This is not the first time Rep. Al Green, a Houston-area lawmaker, has clashed with Trump. Dating back to Trump’s previous term, Green has been one of the most vocal advocates for impeachment, having filed multiple articles of impeachment against the former president.
Green’s removal sparks comparisons to past disruptions during presidential addresses. In 2022, Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) repeatedly heckled President Joe Biden during his State of the Union speech. However, neither were ejected from the chamber.
Critics of Johnson’s decision argue that Republicans have been allowed to disrupt Democratic presidents without facing the same consequences, raising concerns about a double standard in enforcing House rules.
