Source: Fox News
Summary
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) left President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address early, claiming the speech was full of lies. Warner had previously suggested that Trump would lie during the address. Other lawmakers, including Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL), also walked out of the speech. Some lawmakers, like Representative Al Green (D-TX), were ejected from the chamber for protesting. Trump’s speech was the longest State of the Union address in recent history.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Lawmakers walked out of the State of the Union address, some with pre-announced intentions. Senator Mark Warner left 17 minutes before the end of the speech. The President’s speech broke the record for the longest State of the Union address. Protest signs were displayed, and some lawmakers were ejected from the chamber. The ritual of the State of the Union address has become a familiar performance.
Author: Evan Null
