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Democrats' silent protests of Trump speech overshadowed by one outburst
While Rep. Al Green was escorted out after an outburst, his Democratic colleagues largely opted for quieter forms of opposing Trump during his speech to Congress.NBC News - 1d -
‘Giving bingo’: Democrats’ silent protest against Trump falls flat
The president needled Democrats. They didn't have a clean comeback.Politico - 1d -
Here’s How Democrats Are Protesting Trump’s Speech to Congress
Many Democrats are taking guests who they say have been hurt by Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal bureaucracy. Several others will skip the speech and host counterprogramming, such as live ...The New York Times - 1d -
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed from chamber after outburst during Trump speech
Trump had just referenced his Nov. 5 election victory, when Rep. Al Green, an 11-term Democrat stood up and began calling out.ABC News - 1d -
Democrats disrupt, protest and wear pained expressions for Trump’s speech
House Democrats greeted President Trump’s return to Congress on Tuesday with a spirited series of disruptive protests – and a number of painful looks as they suffered through an address in which ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats Wore Pink to Protest Trump’s Congress Speech. But Was It a Moment?
But is this really a “Barbie” moment?The New York Times - 15h -
Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live
Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech. Full report: Trump says administration ‘just ...The Guardian - 1d -
Key takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress: A focus on culture wars and GOP unity, as Democrats protest
President Donald Trump touted his newly imposed tariffs and basked in Republican applause for his administration's swift early actions, while drawing a wave of protests from Democrats as he spoke ...NBC News - 19h -
The Oscars were silent on Trump, diverging from protests of past years
No one uttered the US president’s name, and speeches bore few references to Gaza or Ukraine, focusing on the LA fires. Anora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winners . The ...The Guardian - 3d -
It’s Hard Not to Protest a Speech Like Trump’s Congress Speech
Democrats have spent weeks hand-wringing over how to respond to Trump’s machine-gunning of American institutions.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrats are acting sedate and silent during Trump’s worst excesses | Moira Donegan
Trump is getting comfortable in power. And Democrats are nowhere to be seen. What was the point of Donald Trump ’s address to Congress on Tuesday night? The annual speech – called the “State of ...The Guardian - 16h -
Democrats bringing fired federal workers to Trump speech
Congressional Democrats are lining up to bring fired federal workers to President Trump’s high-profile speech before Congress on Tuesday night. The Democrats have hammered Trump for the blitz of ...The Hill - 2d -
Slotkin slams Trump in post-speech Democratic response
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D) slammed the start of President Trump’s second term in office in the Democratic response to his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. In a roughly ...The Hill - 1d -
Anger swamps Democrats' Trump speech strategy
Despite leaders' calls for a "solemn" response, many lawmakers lashed out against Trump.Politico - 1d -
MSNBC host on Democrats at Trump speech: ‘The signs are not landing’
MSNBC host Symone Sanders Townsend criticized Democrats who protested at President Trump’s joint address to Congress by holding up signs, arguing the visuals “are not landing.” Democratic lawmakers ...The Hill - 19h -
Breaking down Democrats' response to Trump's speech
Democrats decided Michigan freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin was the right person to present the party's rebuttal to President Trump's address. The former CIA analyst directly took on Mr. Trump's ...CBS News - 10h -
Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest
Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."CBS News - 1d -
Al Green on protest at Trump speech: ‘He needs to save Medicaid’
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) opened up about the moment he was escorted out of the House chamber Tuesday evening, saying he protested at President Trump’s joint address to Congress because “he needs to ...The Hill - 20h -
'This is not normal': Who held up the protest sign before Trump's speech?
Just over the president's shoulder you may have spotted a small, handwritten sign. It read, "This is NOT Normal," in black ink.The Hill - 13h -
Democrats protest as Elon Musk salutes: Trump’s address to Congress – in pictures
Wearing pink and holding signs that read ‘Protect Medicaid’ and ‘Musk steals’, Democrats protested and heckled as Donald Trump gave an address to Congress laying out his vision for his second ...The Guardian - 1d -
Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work
Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
In AI Protest, Musicians Stage a Totally Silent British Invasion
More than 1,000 musicians put out an album of complete silence to protest proposed rule expanding the use of AI in creative work.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Democrats plan a different kind of response to Trump’s big speech
Their less pugilistic approach is the latest sign the party is still coming to terms with how to confront the president.Politico - 2d -
Watch live: House Democrats speak ahead of Trump's speech to Congress
House Democratic leaders will give remarks Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's first major speech before Congress. The press conference, led by Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ...The Hill - 1d -
Multiple Democrats skipping Trump speech, planning alternate event
A group of Democrats is skipping President Trump’s congressional speech Tuesday night and planning an alternate event, according to a press release. The press release from Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) ...The Hill - 1d -
Senator Elissa Slotkin Will Deliver Democratic Response to Trump’s Speech
The Michigan Democrat, a first-term senator, is expected to lay out the economic and national security stakes of President Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - 1d -
Republican rips Democrat’s sign away as Trump walks in for speech to Congress
A House Republican and House Democrat got into a confrontation over a sign protesting President Trump before his speech to Congress had even begun. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who was standing ...The Hill - 1d -
Several House Democrats walk out of Trump speech mid-address
Several Democrats stood up and exited the chamber during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, protesting his administration's actions after six weeks in office. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Watch: Sen. Elissa Slotkin refutes Trump's speech to Congress in Democratic rebuttal
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan gave the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. She explained how to "protect the middle class," and also ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump turns Congress speech into a sordid campaign rally, igniting a Democrat fightback
In a long and menacing – but also boring – speech to Congress, Trump mocked his opponents. Across the aisle the resistance was stirring. Well, at least he didn’t give a Nazi salute, declare war on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers Democratic response to Trump speech
Sen. Elissa Slotkin was elected by a narrow margin in November to represent Michigan after serving several terms in the House.CBS News - 19h -
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed after disrupting Trump's speech
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was removed from the House chamber Tuesday night after he disrupted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.NBC News - 19h -
Jeffries defends conduct of ‘majority’ of Democrats during Trump speech
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is defending the conduct of the “majority” of his fellow Democrats during President Trump’s defiant speech before Congress Tuesday night. But he ...The Hill - 16h -
Read full transcript of Slotkin Democratic response to Trump speech to Congress
Read the full text of Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin's prepared remarks for her 2025 Democratic response to Trump's speech to Congress, as released.CBS News - 16h -
White House hits back at Democrats for response to Trump speech
The White House on Wednesday hit back at Democrats for their behavior during President Trump’s joint address the night before, calling it “disgraceful.” Press secretary Karoline Leavitt focused her ...The Hill - 14h -
Trump says GOP should campaign on Democratic response to his speech
President Trump on Wednesday urged Republicans to campaign on how Democratic lawmakers conducted themselves during his joint address to Congress a night earlier, when several lawmakers walked out ...The Hill - 9h -
One big takeaway from Trump’s speech? He needs a weak dollar.
Even though the U.S. dollar has been sliding on international exchanges for weeks, the president didn’t even pay lip service to the idea of a strong greenback — let alone endorse an actual ...MarketWatch - 13h -
Fetterman on Dems protest of Trump speech: 'Only makes Trump look more presidential'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) weighed in on the decision some of his Democratic colleagues made to protest President Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday, suggesting it just made the commander ...The Hill - 14h -
House tees up final vote to censure Al Green for protest at Trump speech
The House on Wednesday teed up a final vote on a resolution to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for disrupting President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. The chamber voted 209-211-1 ...The Hill - 11h -
Rep. Al Green's outburst is just the latest in a long list of criticisms of Trump
Rep. Al Green is believed to be he first lawmaker in modern history to be thrown out of a Joint Session of Congress or a State of the Union address.ABC News - 11h