Democrats Storm Out As Trump Attacks Immigration In Fiery Speech

Rep. Al Green ejected from House chamber by Capitol Police, holding protest sign with "APES" crossed out, lawmakers watching in shock amid warm amber lighting and ornate architecture.

Rep. Al Green, Democrat from Texas, was removed from the House chamber for the 2nd straight year after holding a protest sign linked to a video Trump posted showing Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

President Trump at Speaker's rostrum delivering State of the Union address, gesturing toward divided chamber with applauding Republicans and tense Democrats, Lizbeth Medina's grieving mother in gallery under amber lights.

President Trump gave a record-length State of the Union speech, attacking illegal immigration. He mentioned violent crimes by undocumented people, accused Minnesota’s Somali community of fraud, and said Democrats should feel ashamed, as Lizbeth Medina’s mother watched.

Democratic lawmakers protesting in House chamber, Rashida Tlaib pointing and shouting, Ilhan Omar with clenched fists, Norma Torres holding photos of victims, blurred Trump at podium in background.

Democrats erupted in anger. Rashida Tlaib shouted “Liar!” while Ilhan Omar yelled that Trump had killed Americans. Norma Torres displayed photos of 2 citizens killed by immigration agents. Tlaib also demanded answers about the Epstein files.

Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib walking out of House chamber down aisle, empty Democratic seats visible, Nancy Pelosi seated with Epstein pin, survivors in gallery, distant glowing podium.

Omar and Tlaib walked out as tensions peaked. Many Democratic seats were empty. Over 12 Democrats invited Jeffrey Epstein survivors as guests, while Nancy Pelosi wore a pin calling for the release of all Epstein files.

Rep. Sara Jacobs speaking at People's State of the Union on frigid National Mall with bundled crowd holding signs, illuminated Capitol dome in background; inset of Robert De Niro at State of the Swamp event.

Boycotting Democrats held alternative events. A “People’s State of the Union” brought hundreds to the cold National Mall, where Sara Jacobs criticized Trump’s policies. At the National Press Club, lawmakers and Robert De Niro delivered rebuttals.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger at podium in Colonial Williamsburg delivering Democratic response, gesturing openly amid historic brick walls, wooden beams, American flag, and framed Constitution.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger gave the official Democratic response from Colonial Williamsburg. She condemned Trump’s corruption, including the Epstein cover-up and crypto scams, criticized his immigration tactics, and warned voters would reject his administration’s chaos.