Democratic Representative Al Green made headlines after being removed from Donald Trump’s address to Congress following a vocal protest. A long-time critic of Trump, Green has frequently spoken out against his policies and even led efforts to impeach him. His latest protest has once again drawn significant attention.
Here are more details about Al Green’s protest.
Who is Al Green?
Born in Louisiana, Al Green earned his law degree from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1974, despite not having an undergraduate degree. He later co-founded the law firm Green, Wilson, Dewberry, and Fitch, building a career in legal advocacy. His public service began in 1977 when he was appointed as a justice of the peace in Harris County, Texas, a role he held for nearly 30 years before entering politics.
In 2004, Green successfully ran for Congress, emphasizing his long-standing commitment to Houston’s communities. Since then, he has prioritized housing and civil rights initiatives. Early in his tenure, he introduced the Homes for Heroes Act to help homeless veterans secure housing. Over the years, he has remained a vocal advocate for fair housing and employment policies.
Here’s why Al Green was removed from Trump’s address
During Donald Trump’s address to Congress, Democratic Representative Al Green stood up and shouted, “You have no mandate!” in protest. His remarks were quickly drowned out by Republican chants of “USA! USA!” before House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered his removal for violating House decorum.
Green, who has served in Congress for over a decade, is a vocal critic of Trump and has previously led multiple impeachment efforts against him. Recently, he announced plans to introduce new impeachment articles over Trump’s comments on Gaza.
Speaking to reporters after his removal, Green stood by his actions, stating that he was willing to accept any consequences for calling out Trump’s policies, including proposed Medicaid cuts. He said, “This is the richest country in the world, and we have people who don’t have good health care. We’ve got to do better, and now we’re about to cut Medicaid, which is for the poor” (via BBC).
Despite the interruption, Trump proceeded with his speech, outlining his administration’s plans to restructure the federal government. Meanwhile, the White House dismissed Green’s actions as another “publicity stunt.”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on Comingsoon.
