On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Rep. Al Green disrupted Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
United States President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday was met with vocal and symbolic opposition from Democrats, who used various forms of protest to express their dissent.
The 77-year-old congressman shook his cane at Trump during the opening minutes of the president’s speech, saying, “This president is unfit. He has no mandate.”
Republicans attempted to drown him out with “USA!” chants, but the Texas lawmaker continued to stand and shout at the president. Other Democrats present held signs with messages that were critical of Trump and his policies.
House Speaker Mike Johnson then directed the sergeant-at-arms to remove Green from the chamber.
Democrats Walk Out as Trump Speaks
Democrats Protest During Congress Address
The small signs held by Democrats displayed “Musk steals” on one side, while the other side read ‘False” in a protest to some of the President’s statements. Other signs said “Save Medicaid” and “Protect Veterans.”
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