In a highly charged moment during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Texas Democratic Representative Al Green was ejected from the congressional chamber as he protested the president's remarks. This incident marked the second consecutive year that Green had been removed while Trump was speaking to Congress, indicating a recurring tension between the president and certain Democratic members.

Al Green's protest involved holding a sign that read 'Black People Aren’t Apes', a direct reference to a controversial video shared by Trump earlier that month which depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in a derogatory manner. This controversial depiction fueled outrage and highlighted ongoing racial tensions within political discourse, particularly as it intersects with Trump's approach to criticism and race-related issues.

As Green was escorted out, he continued to wave his sign at Republican legislators seated across the aisle. This act of defiance and the subsequent ejection underscored the division in Congress and exemplified the broader national debate regarding race and representation under the Trump administration. The event not only reflected personal confrontations but also pointed to the intensified scrutiny and backlash that political figures engage in when addressing race-related topics.