Thu Mar 06 16:20:40 UTC 2025: ## Texas Democrat Censured After Disrupting Trump’s Congress Address
**Washington, D.C. –** U.S. Representative Al Green (D-TX) was formally censured by the House of Representatives on Thursday for disrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday. The 77-year-old Green was removed from the chamber after repeatedly interrupting Trump’s speech, waving his cane and heckling the President.
The censure resolution, introduced by Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse, cited Green’s disregard for decorum and order. Newhouse’s statement highlighted the unacceptable nature of Green’s actions. The incident was part of a larger Democratic protest during the speech, which included walkouts and displays of protest signs.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the Democrats’ actions, accusing them of exhibiting “insanity and hate,” a statement that avoided mention of similar past Republican actions. While Green received little overt support from fellow Democrats, a small number did vote in favor of the censure despite unsuccessful attempts to block the vote.
The censure, a formal reprimand, is considered the punishment and does not result in further penalties. Green, who sang the civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” during the reading of the resolution, defended his actions as a protest against Republican plans to cut social programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. He stated his willingness to accept the consequences for standing up for those reliant on these programs.
Criticism of the Democratic response to the incident included commentary from Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who described the protests as “self-owns” and counterproductive. He suggested the actions only served to make Trump appear more presidential and undermine the Democrats’ messaging. Although censure votes were once rare, their frequency has increased in recent years for both parties.
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