In a dramatic post-speech announcement that has reverberated throughout Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson (R–Louisiana) called for the formal censure of Rep. Al Green (D–Texas) for his “shameful” behavior during President Donald Trump’s recent joint address to Congress.
The Disruptive Incident: What Happened?
During President Trump’s address, which focused on his administration’s achievements and outlined future priorities, Rep. Al Green—one of the veteran members of the House—abruptly disrupted proceedings. As Trump detailed key policy initiatives such as border security measures and new governmental efficiency programs, Green, a 77-year-old Democrat from Texas, stood up in clear defiance. Shouting his dissent, Green questioned the legitimacy of the president’s mandate and attempted to turn the address into a protest against Trump’s policies.
