## 'Pocahontas' and Democratic outbursts: Key moments from Trump's address to Congress

WASHINGTON − The showman strikes again.

President  delivered a record long address to Congress Tuesday, in which he touted his legislative agenda and vowed he is "just getting started."

The speech was full of viral moments, including disruptions from opponents on the left and shoutouts to special guests.

A former reality television star, Trump put on a memorable show. In his last State of the Union in 2020, one of the highlights came when he surprised the family of Army Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams, a husband and father on his fourth deployment to the Middle East, with his return.

Here are some of the moments that shaped this year's fiery address.

### Al Green causes ruckus early on

Trump was momentarily stalled at the outset of his address, when Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, refused to sit down, despite warnings from House Speaker .

After Trump claimed "the presidential election of Nov. 5 was a mandate like has not been seen in many decades," Green waved his cane at Trump and shouted repeatedly, “You don’t have a mandate.” Republican lawmakers responded by drowning out Green with jeers and chants of “USA,” then celebrated when the sergeant at arms escorted the Texas Democrat from the chamber.

As Trump continued with his speech, other Democrats continued to protest, albeit less obtrusively, by holding up signs that read “FALSE” and “MUSK STEALS” in reference to Trump’s ally, the world's richest man, .

At about half an hour into the address, several Democrats, including Florida’s Rep. Maxwell Frost, walked out, sporting black T-shirts displaying the word “RESIST” in capital letters, all-capitalized letters.

### A shout-out for Musk

Trump made sure to note the presence of his ally and senior advisor, Musk, early into his speech.

“Thank you very much. We appreciate it,” Trump said, looking up to where Musk was seated in the House gallery alongside members of the first family and their guests.

The billionaire and tech entrepreneur saluted back in response to the acknowledgment, while Democrats booed at the mention of Musk.

Trump went on to tout the Department of Government Efficiency, which has spearheaded the major overhauls to federal government Trump promised during his campaign, including mass layoffs and attempted shuttering of entire agencies.

The president referred to Musk as head of the department, which , though the  that Amy Gleason is the acting DOGE administrator.

### The rare moment of bipartisanship

One of the few, if only, times Democrats clapped during Trump’s speech came when the president referenced the parents of Laken Riley.

The 22-year-old Georgia nursing student was brutally killed last year by an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, and her name has since become a rallying cry for tougher border security. Riley’s mother and sister were in attendance for the president’s address.

Last month, Trump signed the “Laken Riley Act,” which requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain immigrants accused of certain crimes and living in the U.S. without legal permission. It was the first bill signed by Trump in his second term.

The act received some bipartisan support: 46 Democrats in the House and 12 in the Senate voted to advance the bill.

### Democratic lawmakers display signs of protest during Trump's address to Congress

A former reality television star, Trump put on a memorable show. In his last State of the Union in 2020, one of the highlights came when he surprised the family of Army Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams, a husband and father on his fourth deployment to the Middle East, with his return.

Here are some of the moments that shaped this year's fiery address.

### Al Green causes ruckus early on

Trump was momentarily stalled at the outset of his address, when Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, refused to sit down, despite warnings from House Speaker .

After Trump claimed "the presidential election of Nov. 5 was a mandate like has not been seen in many decades," Green waved his cane at Trump and shouted repeatedly, “You don’t have a mandate.” Republican lawmakers responded by drowning out Green with jeers and chants of “USA,” then celebrated when the sergeant at arms escorted the Texas Democrat from the chamber.

As Trump continued with his speech, other Democrats continued to protest, albeit less obtrusively, by holding up signs that read “FALSE” and “MUSK STEALS” in reference to Trump’s ally, the world's richest man, .

At about half an hour into the address, several Democrats, including Florida’s Rep. Maxwell Frost, walked out, sporting black T-shirts displaying the word “RESIST” in capital letters, all-capitalized letters letters.

### A shout-out for Musk

Trump made sure to note the presence of his ally and senior advisor, Musk, early into his speech.

“Thank you very much. We appreciate it,” Trump said, looking up to where Musk was seated in the House gallery alongside members of the first family and their guests.

The billionaire and tech entrepreneur saluted back in response to the acknowledgment, while Democrats booed at the mention of Musk.

Trump went on to tout the Department of Government Efficiency, which has spearheaded the major overhauls to federal government Trump promised during his campaign, including mass layoffs and attempted shuttering of entire agencies.

The president referred to Musk as head of the department, which , though the  that Amy Gleason is the acting DOGE administrator.

### The rare moment of bipartisanship

One of the few, if only, times Democrats clapped during Trump’s speech came when the president referenced the parents of Laken Riley.

The 22-year-old Georgia nursing student was brutally killed last year by an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, and her name has since become a rallying cry for tougher border security. Riley’s mother and sister were in attendance for the president’s address.

Last month, Trump signed the “Laken Riley Act,” which requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain immigrants accused of certain crimes and living in the U.S. without legal permission. It was the first bill signed by Trump in his second term.

The act received some bipartisan support: 46 Democrats in the House and 12 in the Senate voted to advance the bill.

### Democratic lawmakers display signs of protest during Trump's address to Congress

A former reality television star, Trump put on a memorable show. In his last State of the Union in 2020, one of the highlights came when he surprised the family of Army Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams, a husband and father on his fourth deployment to the Middle East, with his return.

Here are some of the moments that shaped this year's fiery address.

### Al Green causes ruckus early on

Trump was momentarily stalled at the outset of his address, when Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, refused to sit down, despite warnings from House Speaker .

After Trump claimed "the presidential election of Nov. 5 was a mandate like has not been seen in many decades," Green waved his cane at Trump and shouted repeatedly, “You don’t have a mandate.” Republican lawmakers responded by drowning out Green with jeers and chants of “USA,” then celebrated when the sergeant at arms escorted the Texas Democrat from the chamber.

As Trump continued with his speech, other Democrats continued to protest, albeit less obtrusively, by holding up signs that read “FALSE” and “MUSK STEALS” in reference to Trump’s ally, the world's richest man, .

At about half an hour into the address, several Democrats, including Florida’s Rep. Maxwell Frost, walked out, sporting black T-shirts displaying the word “RESIST” in capital letters, all-capitalized letters letters.

### A shout-out for Musk

Trump made sure to note the presence of his ally and senior advisor, Musk, early into his speech.

“Thank you very much. We appreciate it,” Trump said, looking up to where Musk was seated in the House gallery alongside members of the first family and their guests.

The billionaire and tech entrepreneur saluted back in response to the acknowledgment, while Democrats booed at the mention of Musk.

Trump went on to tout the Department of Government Efficiency, which has spearheaded the major overhauls to federal government Trump promised during his campaign, including mass layoffs and attempted shuttering of entire agencies.

The president referred to Musk as head of the department, which , though the  that Amy Gleason is the acting DOGE administrator.
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