Texas Democratic Representative Al Green made headlines yesterday after being escorted out of President Biden's 2026 State of the Union address for holding a sign declaring "Black people aren’t Apes." 🚨 The incident unfolded during the high-profile event in Washington, D.C., with Capitol Police swiftly removing the congressman from the chamber.
Green later explained the protest targeted a resurfaced 2020 tweet by former President Donald Trump that digitally altered footage of Barack and Michelle Obama with ape-like features. "This isn’t about partisanship – it’s about human dignity," Green stated on social media following the incident.
The confrontation has sparked heated debates online, with #NotApes trending globally as users share historical examples of anti-Black imagery in politics. Political analysts suggest this could reignite discussions about racial sensitivity in public discourse ahead of the 2026 midterms. ✊
While protest signs are banned at State of the Union events, Green’s action highlights ongoing tensions surrounding race and political symbolism in America. Stay tuned for updates as reactions pour in from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
