Democrat Al Green Removed from Trump's State of the Union After Protest Over Racist Obama Video

During President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, Democratic Representative Al Green protested by holding a sign stating "Black people aren't apes," referencing a racist video briefly posted on Trump's social media depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Green was escorted out of the House chamber after Republican lawmakers, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, attempted to block or seize the sign. The White House later removed the video, with Trump attributing its posting to a staff member. The protest highlighted ongoing political tensions during the address.