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Mike Johnson Says He Was 'This Close' to Removing Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib for Heckling Trump During SOTU

Johnson said he came close to having Omar and Tlaib escorted off the floor during Trump’s address.

Mike Johnson Says He Was 'This Close' to Removing Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib for Heckling Trump During SOTU
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he nearly ordered Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib removed for heckling President Trump during his State of the Union address. Johnson defended Trump’s speech and criticized Democrats’ conduct, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended the interruptions.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who described nearly removing Omar and Tlaib from the floor

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Rashida Tlaib
D · MI-12

Representative who objected during Trump’s 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 whose State of the Union address prompted the interruptions

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who defended Democrats’ interruptions

Al Green
D · TX-9

Representative escorted out after holding up a protest sign

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Mike Johnson Says He Considered Ejecting Omar and Tlaib During State of the Union

Outlets agree that Mike Johnson said he nearly removed Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib during President Trump's State of the Union address, following their protest or heckling. Center outlets pair Johnson's account with Chuck Schumer's defense of the interruptions. Right-leaning outlets focus on Johnson's decision not to eject the Democrats and his criticism of their conduct.

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