Al Green Escorted Out Of SOTU For Standing Up To Trump's Racism

Rep. Al Green proves once again that he's a national treasure.
By Heather — February 25, 2026

Rep. Al Green proves once again that he's a national treasure.

You may recall that Green was one of the few Democrats at last year's fiasco with the balls to stand up to Trump. He did it again this year and was rewarded with being escorted out of the chamber for his efforts.

Green held up a sign saying "Black people aren't apes," which was a response to Trump's racist social media post depicting the Obamas as apes.

Apparently his Republican counterparts were none too happy with Green.

Good for him and shame on the ones trying to tear the sign out of his hands.

slightly better quality from the video

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— Sasha Talebi (@sashat.bsky.social) February 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM

Rep. Al Green brought a “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES” sign

Oklahoma’s Sen Markwayne Mullin fails to swipe it, then Green is escorted out… making sure more Republicans hear about it along the way. #StateOfTheUnion

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— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) February 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM

Al Green didn’t last long.

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— Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) February 24, 2026 at 8:44 PM

Here is Rep. Al Green holding up a sign that according to CNN's Manu Raju said "Black people are not apes” before Steve Scalise pulled it down

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 24, 2026 at 8:12 PM

Rep. Al Green holds up a sign that reads "Black People Aren't Apes!" during Trump's entrance to the State of the Union

(Chip Somodevilla/Getty)

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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