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‘Democrat removed from Congress as Trump speaks, claiming lack of authority’

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“The presidential election of November 5 was a mandate like has not been seen in many decades,” Trump said as he began his speech.

“You have no mandate,” Democratic representative Al Green countered.

A Texas senator was been told to leave the chamber during US President Donald Trump's first address to Congress.Al Green, a democrat, who has been elected since 2005 was ushered out after a rowdy start to Trump's speech.
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, center, is escorted out as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP)

Republicans quickly jumped to their feet with chants of “USA! USA!”

Green was then removed from the House chamber.

Republican members cheered at his removal, shouting “Get out!” and “Goodbye!” at the politician.

Green shouted, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!” at Trump before police escorted him from the chamber.

The circular black signs have bold white lettering including the statements “Protect Veterans,” “Save Medicaid,” “False” and “Musk Steals.”

Some Democrats held the signs higher as the president began his remarks.

– reported with Associated Press.

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