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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mike Bedigan

Democrat Al Green forced out of chamber after protesting Trump speech to Congress

A Democratic representative was removed from the chamber after interrupting Donald Trump, and many more staged protests or walkouts, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress.

Texas representative Al Green was escorted from the chamber by the Sergeant at Arms, after he stood up and repeatedly shouted “you have no mandate” to cut Medicaid, shortly after Trump began his remarks on Tuesday night.

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