Democratic Congressman Removed From House Chamber After Holding Sign That Read ‘Black People Aren’t Apes’

The Texas congressman’s sign is a reference to a recent video shared by the president depicting the Obamas as primates.

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Rep. Al Green holds up a sign as Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Feb 24, 2026, 09:32 PM ET

A Democratic lawmaker from Texas, Congressman Al Green, was swiftly removed from the House chamber during President Trump’s State of the Union address after holding up a sign that read, “Black People Aren’t Apes.” The sign is an apparent reference to Mr. Trump’s recent Truth Social post, which included a brief AI-generated image of President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama with their heads on the bodies of primates.

Democratic Congressman Removed From House Chamber After Holding Sign That Read ‘Black People Aren’t Apes’

Democratic Congressman Removed From House Chamber After Holding Sign That Read ‘Black People Aren’t Apes’

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