Democrat Lawmakers Hold Signs In Protest Of President Trump’s Speech

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Several Democrat lawmakers held signs during President Trump’s address to Congress.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus reportedly distributed the signs.

Some signs read “Musk steals,” while others read “Save Medicaid.

Take a look:

Per Politico:

Several dozen House Democrats are holding up small circular signs during the joint address in protest, reading “Musk Steals,” “Save Medicaid” and “Protect Veterans.”

The signs were distributed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, according to a person with knowledge of the strategy, with the messages intended to keep th

Per The Hill:

A House Republican and House Democrat got into a confrontation over a sign protesting President Trump before his speech to Congress had even begun.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who was standing along the aisle in view of cameras as Trump walked into the chamber and greeted Republicans, held up a handwritten sign that said: “This is not normal.”

After Trump walked by, Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) – who was standing along the other side of the aisle and had greeted the president as he walked by – reached across the aisle and ripped it away from her, tossing the piece of paper.

It was an early incident that set the tone for Democrats mounting even more dramatic protests during Trump’s speech.

Rep. Al Green (R-Texas) later interrupted Trump’s speech and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ordered the sergeant-at-arms to remove him from the chamber.



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