Representative Al Green Removed After Protest at Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address

During President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, Representative Al Green protested by holding a sign stating "Black people aren't apes," referencing a controversial video briefly posted on Trump's social media depicting former President Barack Obama and 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 remove the sign. The White House later removed the video, attributing its posting to a staff member. The protest highlighted ongoing partisan tensions during the event.