Presidential addresses, like Trump’s recent speech, have seen growing interruptions and dissent from Congress members. The scene was marked by public disapproval when Rep. Al Green was removed for vocally protesting Trump’s policies. Demonstrators employed nonverbal tactics, displaying signs and altering their attire to signify their protest. These visuals are becoming common, as Democrats held placards while wearing symbolic colors to react against Trump's claims, indicating a shift in how politicians communicate discontent during formal addresses.
Some held simple, circular black signs with slogans written in white letters like, 'False,' 'Save Medicaid,' and 'Musk Steals.' Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico held a handwritten sign that read, 'This Is Not Normal' that a Republican colleague ripped from her hands.
Throughout his speech, Trump used Democrats as a foil and criticized them for not clapping. Lawmakers have turned to clothing to make a statement at the State of the Union, like the all-white outfits women wore to symbolize suffrage during Trump's first term.
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