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

Johnson said he considered ejecting Omar and Tlaib but chose to let their conduct speak for itself.

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
Feb 25, 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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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

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

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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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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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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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