Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump

Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump

Al Green was escorted out of the State of the Union after displaying a sign during the address. The sign read “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES,” referencing a video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

Security removed Green from the chamber following the protest. The incident drew immediate attention and reignited debates over protest methods in congressional proceedings.

The event occurred amid broader discussions about race, expression, and decorum in political demonstrations, with reactions varying across lawmakers and commentators.