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Rep. Al Green Booted for 'Black People Aren’t Apes' Sign
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Summary: Democrat Al Green was removed from the House chamber for holding a controversial sign during Trump's State of the Union.
WHO: Representative Al Green
WHAT: Held a sign during State of the Union address
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 9:43 PM ET
WHERE: House chamber
WHY: To protest a racist video posted by Trump
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