Democratic lawmaker removed from Trump speech to Congress

March 4, 2025 9:44 PM EST

U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) is escorted out after shouting during U.S. President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday ordered Democratic lawmaker Al Green removed from the House chamber during President Donald Trump's address to Congress, saying he violated decorum by standing during the speech.

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh; Editing by Scott Malone)



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