Censure of Green underscores pattern of disrespect

The recent censure of Rep. Al Green underscores a troubling pattern within the Democratic Party — a pattern characterized by disrespect toward President Trump and a dereliction of legislative responsibilities.

During President Trump's recent Joint Address to Congress, Rep. Green disrupted the proceedings, shouting and waving his cane, leading to his removal from the chamber by the sergeant-at-arms and subsequent censure by the House.

The censure of Rep. Green was not a partisan maneuver; it was a bipartisan acknowledgment of unacceptable conduct, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans in the vote. This rare cross-party consensus highlights the severity of the misconduct and the necessity of upholding decorum in our legislative institutions.

After a successful vote to censure a Member of Congress, they are to present themselves at the well of the House floor as the censure is read aloud by the Speaker of the House. This historical process too was treated with a lack of decorum as Mr. Green and many of his colleagues started singing during Speaker Johnson's formal reading.

During the Joint Address to Congress, a lack of grace by other Democrats was also on full display. As President Trump honored 13-year-old brain cancer survivor DJ Daniel by awarding him honorary Secret Service credentials, the majority of Democrats present refused to stand up and clap. They let their vendetta against President Trump cloud their better judgment of honoring a young American.

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