Rep. Al Green Removed from House Chamber After Heckling Trump

In a dramatic turn of events during President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Democratic Representative Al Green was forcibly removed from the House chamber after interrupting the President’s speech.

The incident occurred just minutes into Trump’s address when the President referenced his November 5 election victory, calling it a “mandate.” Rep. Green, a 77-year-old Democrat representing the Houston area, stood up, pointed his cane at the dais, and shouted, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid”.

As Trump attempted to continue his speech, Green persisted in his interruption, prompting boos and chants of “USA! USA!” from the Republican side of the chamber1. House Speaker Mike Johnson intervened, banging his gavel and issuing a warning: “Members are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the House, and to cease any further disruptions. That’s your warning”.

When Green refused to comply and take his seat, Speaker Johnson ordered the sergeant-at-arms to remove him from the chamber. As Green was escorted out, some Republican members cheered, shouting “Get out!” and “Goodbye!” at the lawmaker.

Aftermath and Reactions

Following his removal, Green spoke to reporters, stating that he was “following the wishes of conscience” and that there are times when it is “better to stand alone than not stand at all”. He expressed his belief that Trump has engaged in actions that should not be tolerated and criticized the president’s budget, particularly the proposed cuts to Medicaid.

House Speaker Mike Johnson later told reporters that Green should be censured for his disruption, calling it a “spectacle that was not necessary”. Johnson indicated that he was “quite certain” several Republicans would bring forward a censure resolution against Green, which he would put up for a vote on the House floor.

Context and Background

Rep. Al Green, serving his 11th term in Congress, has been a vocal critic of President Trump and previously led impeachment efforts against him during his first presidential term. Green currently serves on the Financial Services Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security, and is Chair of the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee.

The incident occurred against the backdrop of carefully crafted Democratic party strategies for responding to Trump’s address. Party leadership had encouraged members to exercise restraint and avoid overt protests that could be exploited by Republicans. However, Green’s actions, along with other forms of protest from Democrats, demonstrated the deep divisions and tensions within Congress.

As the political fallout from this incident continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of the heightened partisanship and contentious atmosphere surrounding President Trump’s second term in office.

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