House Democrats reportedly expressed disapproval of Representative Al Green for his disruptive behavior during President Donald Trump’s recent address.
Green was removed from the chamber for repeatedly heckling the president, an action that several of his colleagues deemed “inappropriate.”
Representative George Latimer emphasized the importance of decorum during presidential speeches, stating that interrupting the president is unacceptable, regardless of political differences.
“When a president — my president, your president — is speaking, we don’t interrupt, we don’t pull those stunts,” he remarked.
Similarly, Representative Tom Suozzi noted that such behavior was a significant mistake and emphasized the need for treating the president with respect.
He highlighted the importance of maintaining a traditional approach to decorum in Congress.
Representative Jared Golden also criticized Green’s actions, suggesting that the optics of the situation were unfavorable and that it did not resonate well with the average American.
“If anyone is thinking that it was an effective strategy, they’re probably in an echo chamber. My take is that the average American thought the optics were pretty bad.” Golden said.
Another unnamed House Democrat pointed out the inconsistency in their colleagues’ behavior, particularly in how they reacted to a young brain cancer survivor present during the address.
In light of the incident, House Republicans moved to censure Green, who stood by his actions and indicated he would repeat them if necessary.
Some Democrats, including Golden and Representative Don Davis, did not dismiss the possibility of supporting the censure motion.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions within the party regarding how to approach partisan conflicts in a respectful manner.
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