Democratic Lawmaker Removed From House Chamber

“Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was escorted out of the House chamber on Tuesday for heckling President Trump during his address to a joint session of Congress,” Axios reports.

“It was a breach of decorum, followed by an unprecedented removal of a member of Congress from a presidential speech, that reflects Democrats’ desire to show fierce resistance to Trump.”

New York Times: “In Mr. Green’s case, he was not only challenging the president but also defying the entreaties of Democratic congressional leaders that members attend Mr. Trump’s speech and refrain from disruptions. The spectacle of a septuagenarian heckling the president while waving his cane was not ideal for Democrats, who have toiled to land on a broadly appealing message and messenger for countering Mr. Trump.”