VIDEO: Rep. Al Green EXPLAINS Why He Was KICKED OUT From Trump's State Of The Union Speech 2026

During President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, Rep. Al Green was escorted out of the House chamber after silently holding a sign that read “Black people aren’t apes!” The protest referenced a controversial video previously shared on Trump’s social media that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes — sparking widespread outrage. Green told reporters he wanted Trump to see the message up close and to confront what he called racist behavior. This marks the second consecutive year Green has been removed from the address for politically charged protest.