Dem Rep Who Interrupted Trump’s Address to Congress Has No Regrets
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Rep. Al Green said that “if circumstances remain the same, I would have to do it again.”

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
    97·
    1 day 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
    • zbyte64@awful.systems
      39·
      1 day ago

      I live in Jim Costa’s district. I’ve been calling every day to let them know they should be ashamed. Thinking I can work remote a couple of hours outside his office next week, what should be on my sign?

      • lettruthout@lemmy.worldEnglish
        201·
        1 day ago

        Well, there’s little chance he’ll feel any shame, so there’s no point in working that angle. How about a “Clippy” approach:

        1. “We notice you’re working to dismantle the US government. Are you sure your voters support you in this?”.
          …or…
        2. “We notice you’re working to dismantle the US government. Who the f**k thought that was a good idea?”
        • tehmics@lemmy.world
          213·
          1 day ago

          Yeah clippy references. Very topical and modern. Hard hitting. Very politically motivating

            • Sanctus@lemmy.worldEnglish
              1·
              13 hours ago

              “I’d just like to know if your constituency has approved of you dismantling our government for a fascist regime. I am sure your reelection might survive this decision, but that is ultimately up to the people you are making unhappy.”