Summary

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) stands by his decision to interrupt Trump’s joint address to Congress, stating “I would have to do it again” despite facing censure.

Green protested proposed Medicaid cuts, warning “people will suffer and die” if the program is cut.

Fellow Democrats joined him in singing “We Shall Overcome” during the censure reading. Green called his actions a “peaceful protest” against presidential “incivility.”

Critics note apparent double standards, as Republicans like MTG previously interrupted Biden without similar consequences. Rep. Boebert’s comment about Green “shaking his pimp cane” has been criticized for racial overtones.

  • tehmics@lemmy.world
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    26 days ago

    Damn right. He shouldn’t. Don’t forget about these scabs

    Ed Case of Hawaii
    Tom Suozzi of New York
    Jim Costa of California
    Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington
    Jared Moskowitz of Florida
    Ami Bera of California
    Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania
    Marcy Kaptur of Ohio
    Laura Gillen of New York
    Jim Himes of Connecticut