Democrat Al Green confronts Trump and is removed from House chamber during speech to Congress

Democrat Al Green stood in opposition to Donald Trump as the president addressed Congress on Tuesday night and was as a result removed from the House chamber.

“The presidential election of Nov. 5 was a mandate like has not been seen in many decades,” Trump said as he began his speech.

“You have no mandate,” Democratic Rep. Al Green countered.

Republicans quickly jumped to their feet with chants of “USA! USA!”

Green was then removed from the House chamber.

Republican members cheered at his removal, shouting “Get out!” and “Goodbye!” at the lawmaker. Green shouted, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!” at Trump before police escorted him from the chamber.

Speaker Mike Johnson ordered the sergeant at arms to remove Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas during President Trump's joint speech to Congress.https://t.co/nJoWU2sQGU pic.twitter.com/b2ATxSwCD1

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Some Democrats silently hold small signs protesting joint address

The circular black signs have bold white lettering including the statements “Protect Veterans,” “Save Medicaid,” “False” and “Musk Steals.” Some Democrats held the signs higher as the president began his remarks.

A mostly present Democratic caucus

Despite some notable absences, the Democratic side of the House chamber is largely packed ahead of the address.

Some Democrats chose to boycott the speech, including Reps. Becca Balint of Vermont, Don Beyer and Gerry Connelly of Virginia, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., also chose not to attend.

Republicans erupt in applause, Democrats don’t move upon entry

The Republican side of the House chamber was on their feet, whistling and applauding as Trump’s entrance was announced.

The Democrats, meanwhile, were practically motionless. They were seated and mostly faced forward as the President entered.

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