Republican Lawmakers Prepare Censure Resolution Against Al Green Following Disruption of Trump’s Address

Republican Lawmakers Prepare Censure Resolution Against Al Green Following Disruption of Trump’s Address

FIRST ON FOX: A resolution spearheaded by Rep. Troy Nehls, a Republican from Texas, is currently circulating among GOP lawmakers. It seeks to impose punishment on the House Democrat who was ejected from President Donald Trump’s speech due to his disruptive behavior.

Nehls is at the forefront of this censure initiative targeting Rep. Al Green, a fellow Texan, and plans to unveil the resolution publicly later today, as reported by a source privy to the document.

The draft alleges that Green willfully disrupted the joint session, remained defiant in his actions, and brought disrepute upon the United States Congress, according to the text seen by Fox News Digital.

Disruption During the President’s Speech

The 77-year-old congressman was forcibly removed from Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening after persistently shouting during the early moments of the president’s speech.

Green interrupted Trump by yelling phrases like, “You have no mandate,” as the president celebrated Republican achievements across the House, Senate, and White House.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, ordered his removal, carried out by the U.S. Sergeant-At-Arms, underscoring the seriousness of the disruption.

Green’s Response to the Ejection

Following his ejection from the House chamber, Green refused to back down when approached by the White House press pool on the ground floor of the U.S. Capitol.

He expressed his willingness to face any consequences, stating, “I’m willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me. I didn’t say to anyone, don’t punish me. I’ve said I’ll accept the punishment.”

Green emphasized the importance of voicing opposition to the president’s proposed cuts to key social programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. He added, “But it’s worth it to let people know that there are some of us who are going to stand up against this president’s desire to cut Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.”

Republican Backlash

In the aftermath of Green’s outburst, GOP members have expressed strong outrage. The House Freedom Caucus announced its own plans to file a censure resolution against Green.

Kevin Hern, the Chair of the House GOP Policy Committee from Oklahoma, characterized the disruption as a display of absurdity to the American public, stating, “What they’ve shown is ridiculous to the American people. I can’t see how any American would think that’s right.”

Rep. Buddy Carter from Georgia added that the Democrats’ conduct during the speech was disappointing and insisted that consequences are necessary for Green’s display, which he judged as a blatant lack of decorum and respect towards the presidency.

Future Actions by Congressional Leadership

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, also from Louisiana, indicated to Fox News Digital that House leadership would consider appropriate repercussions for Green.

Speaker Johnson indicated support for moving forward with disciplinary measures against Green, signaling the Republican leadership’s commitment to maintaining decorum in Congress.

Awaiting Response from Al Green

As the situation develops, Fox News Digital has reached out to Green’s office for his comments regarding the proposed censure resolution, but a response was not immediately provided.

Democratic Actions Following the Disruption

While Republicans rally against Green’s conduct, Democratic lawmakers are consolidating their stance against what they perceive as unjust punitive measures. The discourse surrounding this incident reflects the heightened tensions within Congress and ongoing partisan conflict over decorum and the responsibilities of elected officials.

As both parties grapple with the implications of this incident, all eyes remain on the outcomes of these proposed measures and how they will shape the political landscape moving forward.