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Coverage dated February 24, 2026

Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump

Headline from The Boston Globe

The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE AREN’T APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

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  1. Fox26 Houston

    Democratic Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union address holding sign: 'Black people aren't apes' (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    A prominent Democratic lawmaker was removed from President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Rep. Al Green ejected with 'Black people aren't apes' sign at State of the Union (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, held a "Black people aren't apes" sign at President Trump right before the State of the Union Tuesday.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE AREN’T APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

  4. Forbes

    Rep. Al Green Booted From State of the Union Holding ‘Black People Are Not Apes’ Sign (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump was widely criticized for reposting a racist video to his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as gorillas.

  5. The Guardian

    Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as Al Green ejected over ‘apes’ protest sign (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Texas Democrat removed for holding ‘Black people aren’t apes’ sign as colleagues stay seated while Republicans cheer

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