Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) introduced a censure resolution Wednesday against Representative Al Green (D-TX-09) after he disrupted President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session.
Green refused to sit down and kept yelling during the beginning of Trump’s speech.
The Texas representative was removed on Tuesday after refusing to sit down after being asked by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04).
According to The Hill, the resolution says “Whereas, the conduct of the Representative from Texas disrupted the proceedings of the joint address and was a breach of proper conduct; and whereas, after numerous disruptions the representative from Texas had to be removed from the chamber by the Sergeant-at-arms; Now, therefore, be it resolved that Representative Al Green be censured.”
Green told reporters after being removed that Trump said he had a mandate; however, he said the president doesn’t have a mandate to cut Medicaid.
“I have people that are very fearful, and they have only Medicaid in their lives when it comes to their healthcare. I want him to know that his budget calls for deep cuts in Medicaid. He needs to save Medicaid and protect it.”
A reporter asked Green if that was the best way to get his message across by yelling at the president. He said that was the best way to convey his message to “someone who uses his incivility against our civility.”
Green said he was willing to suffer any available punishment. He said he would not fight whatever punishment he receives for his outburst.
“It’s worth it to let people know that they are some of us who will stand up against this president’s desire to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security,” the representative said.
Green also said he is working on his Articles of Impeachment against Trump. He called the president “unfit” and someone who “should not hold the office.”
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