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Mike Johnson Says He Nearly Ejected These Members of the Squad Over Their State of the Union Outbursts

Omar protested during the State of the Union, prompting Johnson to say he considered ejecting her.

Mike Johnson Says He Nearly Ejected These Members of the Squad Over Their State of the Union Outbursts
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Speaker Mike Johnson said he nearly ejected Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib after their protest during President Trump's State of the Union address. He called their conduct shameful and praised the contrast with Republicans.

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Ilhan Omar D · MN-5
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This story reports what happened without casting Omar in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Omar’s record.

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Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Representative whose protest during the State of the Union prompted Johnson's comments

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker who discussed the protest and said he nearly ejected Omar and Tlaib

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Rashida Tlaib
D · MI-12

Representative whose protest during the State of the Union prompted Johnson's comments

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose State of the Union address was interrupted

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Ilhan Omar Challenges Trump During State of the Union Address

Outlets agree that Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib interrupted President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address and that Trump later criticized them. Left-leaning outlets frame the aftermath around attacks on Omar for confronting Trump, with one also linking later commentary to threats against her. Center outlets pair Trump’s criticism with Omar’s rationale and other figures’ reactions. Right-leaning outlets foreground Omar’s conduct during the speech, often portraying it as disruptive or shameful and treating Trump’s rebuke as a response.

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