Rep. Al Green was ejected from the 2026 State of the Union for holding a sign protesting a dehumanizing video of the Obamas shared by Trump.

Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas was ejected from the 2026 State of the Union address for holding a sign reading "Black People Aren't Apes," in response to a video shared by President Trump that depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in a dehumanizing manner. The incident occurred as Trump entered the chamber, marking the second year in a row that Green was removed during a State of the Union address. The video, which was originally posted on Truth Social but later deleted, drew bipartisan condemnation. Green, a long-time civil rights advocate, was led out by Capitol Police amid chants from Republican lawmakers. The event highlighted the ongoing debate over racial rhetoric, free expression, and decorum in congressional proceedings.