HomeUSUSA Dominance Silences The Squad: An Emotional Showdown Unfolds

USA Dominance Silences The Squad: An Emotional Showdown Unfolds

Share and Follow

Members of the progressive group known as the ‘Squad’ were visibly emotional during former President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, as their voices were overwhelmed by chants of “U-S-A” from the audience.

Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib appeared deeply affected while Trump criticized what he referred to as “Somali pirates who ransack Minnesota.”

In response, Omar and Tlaib loudly accused Trump of being a “liar” and alleged his policies had cost American lives, referencing the contentious immigration enforcement in the state.

Their protests, however, were soon overshadowed by the President’s Republican supporters, who stood up and began chanting “U-S-A” in unison.

During his speech, Trump asserted, “Regarding the corruption that is exploiting America, Minnesota stands out with members of the Somali community allegedly taking $19 billion from American taxpayers.”

The President said the welfare fraud ‘reminds us that there are large parts of the world where bribery, corruption and lawlessness are the norm, not the exception.’

He warned that ‘importing these cultures through unrestricted immigration and open borders brings those problems right here to the USA.’

Cameras panned to a distraught Omar – who is Somalian and represents Minneapolis – as Trump tore into the compatriots in her home state who have become enemy number one in his immigration crackdown. 

Donald Trump speaks during the State of the Union address

Omar, who is Somalian and represents Minneapolis, looked close to tears as cameras panned to her when the President hammered her compatriots

Far-left members of the Squad looked close to tears as their heckles were drowned out by chants of USA during Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday

Democratic representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib broke out into furious yelling as Trump ripped into Somali fraud in Minnesota

Democratic representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib broke out into furious yelling as Trump ripped into Somali fraud in Minnesota 

Republican members of Congress applaud President Donald Trump as Democrats remain seated

Republican members of Congress applaud President Donald Trump as Democrats remain seated

Omar yelled abuse about Trump's immigration crackdown, including: 'You have killed Americans'

Omar yelled abuse about Trump’s immigration crackdown, including: ‘You have killed Americans’

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (R) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MI) shout during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (R) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MI) shout during U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24

US Representatives Ilhan Omar, Democrat from Minnesota, and Rashida Tlaib, Democrat from Michigan, shout as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday

US Representatives Ilhan Omar, Democrat from Minnesota, and Rashida Tlaib, Democrat from Michigan, shout as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday

Omar screams at the President on Tuesday during the State of the Union address

Omar screams at the President on Tuesday during the State of the Union address

Omar and Tlaib yelled abuse at Trump’s immigration enforcement, which was scaled back earlier this month after two protesters were killed by federal agents. 

‘You have killed Americans,’ the Democratic pair screeched as the House descended into anarchy.

The President turned his fury on the women, branding them a ‘disgrace’ and telling the pair: ‘You should be ashamed.’

Republican lawmakers took that as an invitation, and their entire side of the House Chamber was quickly on its feet chanting: ‘U-S-A, U-S-A.’ 

Trump’s landmark congressional speech was beset by protests before it even got underway. 

Texas Democrat Al Green was ejected after brandishing a placard reading: ‘Black people aren’t apes.’

Green’s placard referenced a recent Trump social media post featuring an AI video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates. 

Trump kept walking as GOP Senators Markwayne Mullin and Roger Marshall moved swiftly to stand in front of Green, blocking his sign from view. 

Join the debate

Do YOU agree with lawmakers protesting during the State of the Union?

U.S. Rep. Al Green holds a sign which reads, 'Black people aren't apes' as Donald Trump arrives to deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday

U.S. Rep. Al Green holds a sign which reads, ‘Black people aren’t apes’ as Donald Trump arrives to deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday

Republican lawmakers surround Al Green as he holds a sign protesting the president

Republican lawmakers surround Al Green as he holds a sign protesting the president

Green is ushered out of the House Chamber holding his incendiary sign

Green is ushered out of the House Chamber holding his incendiary sign

Republican lawmakers swat down Green's placard

Republican lawmakers swat down Green’s placard 

Green engages in a tug of war with furious Republicans trying to snatch his sign

Green engages in a tug of war with furious Republicans trying to snatch his sign

The President is staring down the barrel of his lowest approval numbers with the economy and his immigration crackdown at the top of voter grievance lists.

Trump’s speech focused on domestic accomplishments from his first year in office, including a ratepayer pledge to keep energy prices down amid soaring costs driven by AI data centers. 

The President also touted his TrumpRx initiative to deliver affordable pharmaceuticals to American families.

Share and Follow