Former President Donald Trump's recent address to Congress was met with a mix of applause, laughter, and protests.
Democrats openly jeered at his remarks, particularly when he criticized 'unelected bureaucrats,' while some lawmakers silently protested by turning their backs or holding signs. Representative Al Green was even removed from the event for challenging Trump on Medicaid. Meanwhile, conservative commentators praised Trump's communication skills, while liberal analysts called the speech divisive.
The speech highlighted the deep political divide in the country as Trump continues to dominate the political conversation.
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Along with laughter, Trump’s speech had other forms of disruption. Representative Al Green (Democrat Texas) was kicked out of the event for challenging him on Medicaid. Others engaged in more of a silent protest, such as turning their backs on Trump and walking out, or holding up signs saying things such as “false” and “ This is NOT normal .”
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