Congressman Al Green kicked out of Trump's Congress speech: Who is he?

Representative Al Green was escorted out of House chamber after interrupting US President Donald Trump's address, waving his cane in protest

Democratic Representative Al Green was escorted out of the House chamber on Tuesday night after interrupting US President Donald Trump’s joint address to the Congress.

 

Green, a longtime advocate for Trump’s impeachment since the president’s previous term, stood and waved his cane toward Trump during the early moments of the speech.  

 

His actions sparked a mixed reaction from lawmakers, with some cheering and others booing, leading to commotion on the House floor. The disruption prompted Speaker Mike Johnson to remind members of House rules.   

WATCH: Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was just removed by the Seargent-at-Arms for interrupting President Trump.  His appalling lack of decorum and respect is shameful. pic.twitter.com/wKGsp0sfQ0

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  “Members are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the House and to cease any further disruptions,” Johnson said, directly addressing Green.  

 

 

When Green refused to sit down and allow President Trump to continue, House Speaker Johnson instructed the House sergeant at arms to remove him from the chamber.  

 

During his remarks, when Trump declared, “America is back”, Green interrupted with loud objections, as seen in videos of the incident.  

 

Following Green’s removal, Trump resumed his address without further interruptions, vowing to strengthen the country both at home and abroad. 

Who is Al Green?

 

Veteran civil rights advocate Al Green has been a member of the US House of Representatives for nine terms. He is currently part of the Financial Services Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security.  

 

Within the Financial Services Committee, Green contributes to three subcommittees: Diversity and Inclusion; Housing, Community Development, and Insurance; and Oversight and Investigations, where he serves as Chair.  

 

On the Homeland Security Committee, he is involved in two subcommittees: Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Recovery and Border Security, Facilitation, & Operations. 

Al Green was born on September 1, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He pursued higher education at Florida A&M University, Howard University, and the Tuskegee Institute.  

 

Despite not holding an undergraduate degree, he attended the Thurgood Marshall School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1973. Green later served as a Justice of the Peace in Harris County, Texas, for 26 years before retiring in 2004.  

 

That same year, he was elected to represent the Ninth District of Houston in the US House of Representatives. His mother worked as a maid, while his father was a mechanic’s helper. 

First 43 days of Trump administration

 

As Trump began his speech before Congress, Republican lawmakers responded with chants of “USA! USA!” He highlighted his administration’s achievements in the first 43 days, emphasising efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, a strategy led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.  

 

Trump also addressed concerns over economic instability linked to a trade war and tensions with longtime US allies.  

 

“The American Dream is surging - bigger and better than ever before. The American Dream is unstoppable, and our country is on the verge of a comeback the likes of which the world has never witnessed, and perhaps will never witness again,” the US President said.

 

Trump also outlined his economic vision, despite concerns stemming from the trade war he initiated with Canada, China, and Mexico. The ongoing tensions have unsettled global markets and raised fears of rising costs domestically.