Rep. Al Green unapologetic for interrupting Trump's address

thedailybeast.com

Democrat Rep. Al Green of Texas remains unrepentant after interrupting President Trump’s State of the Union address. He described his actions as a peaceful protest against incivility and is prepared to face consequences. Green was removed from the House floor for his interruptions and was censured by colleagues. He later protested again with fellow Democrats, singing “We Shall Overcome” during the censure reading. In a CNN interview, Green criticized what he sees as a double standard in how interruptions are treated, referencing past incidents involving other politicians. He expressed concern that silencing protests could harm constituents.


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