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

Tlaib shouted that Alex Pretti was not a criminal and left the address early.

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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Rashida Tlaib
D · MI-12

Representative who heckled Trump during his State of the Union address

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Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Representative who heckled Trump during his State of the Union address

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

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

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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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Democrats Protest During Trump’s Address to Congress

Rashida Tlaib heckled President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address, joining other Democrats in protesting his remarks. Center outlets emphasize the lawmakers’ objections and reactions to the address. Right-leaning outlets foreground Tlaib’s anti-ICE pin and the confrontational conduct, often portraying the protest as disorderly.

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