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Ilhan Omar And Rashida Tlaib Leave State Of The Union Early After Heckling Trump

Trump criticized sanctuary cities and Democrats during the address as Omar and Tlaib shouted back.

Ilhan Omar And Rashida Tlaib Leave State Of The Union Early After Heckling Trump
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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During President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib heckled him over immigration and left early. Representative Al Green was escorted from the chamber after displaying a sign referring to a video Trump had posted.

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Donald Trump
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President delivering the State of the Union address and responding to Democrats

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Ilhan Omar
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Representative who heckled Trump during his State of the Union address

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Rashida Tlaib
D · MI-12

Representative who heckled Trump during his State of the Union address

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Al Green
D · TX-9

Representative escorted from the chamber while displaying a sign

White House press secretary quoted about Trump’s expected remarks

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president depicted in the video referenced by Green; Michelle Obama, Former first lady depicted in the video referenced by Green

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Ilhan Omar Shouts in Response to Trump's Immigration Remarks at State of the Union

During President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Ilhan Omar shouted objections to his immigration remarks. Left-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s call to deport Omar and Rashida Tlaib, making his response to their protest the story’s focus. Center outlets recount the confrontation, with some connecting Omar’s rebuke to deaths during immigration enforcement and others presenting the exchange as a spectacle. Right-leaning outlets center the lawmakers’ interruptions, with coverage casting them as a challenge to Trump’s message.

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