• Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was forcibly removed from President Trump’s joint address to Congress for heckling and refusing to sit down.
• Green has spent 47 years in taxpayer-funded roles, including 27 years as a Justice of the Peace and 18 years in Congress.
• He has a history of partisan theatrics, including leading multiple impeachment efforts against Trump since 2017.
• Green faced sexual harassment allegations in 2008, which were later withdrawn but remain a stain on his record.
• Republicans are pushing to censure Green for his disruptive behavior, calling it a lack of respect for the presidency.

Rep. Al Green (D-TX), 77, made headlines Tuesday night after being forcibly removed from President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress for repeatedly heckling and refusing to sit down. But the real story lies in Green’s nearly five-decade career funded by taxpayers—a career marked by unprofessionalism, partisan theatrics, and a blatant disregard for decorum.

Green, who has served in Congress since 2005, has spent 47 years living off the public dime. Before his tenure in Washington, he served as a Justice of the Peace in Houston, Texas, for 27 years, collecting a six-figure salary. Prior to that, he worked as a civil rights attorney and led the Houston chapter of the NAACP. Since earning his law degree in 1973, Green has spent only three years in the private sector, relying on government paychecks for the rest of his life.

On Tuesday, Green’s outburst during Trump’s speech was just the latest example of his penchant for disruption. Standing up in the chamber, he shouted, “You don’t have a mandate!”—a move that forced House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to call for his removal. Outside the chamber, Green doubled down, telling reporters he was “working on my articles of impeachment” against Trump.

A career of controversy and partisanship

Green’s behavior is not new. He has been a vocal critic of Trump since the president’s first term, leading multiple impeachment efforts. In 2017, he became the first Democrat to push for Trump’s impeachment, citing issues like obstruction of justice and rhetoric following the Charlottesville incident. He has since supported several impeachment resolutions, often citing vague or politically motivated reasons.

But Green’s career has also been marred by personal controversies. In 2008, he faced allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination from a former staffer, Lucinda Daniels. Although both parties later withdrew their lawsuits and issued a joint statement expressing regret, the incident remains a stain on his record.

Taxpayers foot the bill

What’s most troubling is that Green’s unprofessional behavior has been funded by American taxpayers for nearly half a century. From his time as a Justice of the Peace to his current role in Congress, Green has consistently prioritized partisan grandstanding over the needs of his constituents. His latest stunt—disrupting a presidential address—is just another example of how he has used his position to draw attention to himself rather than serve the public.

“I’m willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me,” Green told reporters after his removal. But the real punishment is being borne by taxpayers, who have funded his salary and benefits for decades while he engages in political theater.

Green’s actions have drawn widespread condemnation, even from within his own party. House Democratic leaders had urged members to maintain decorum during Trump’s speech, but Green chose to ignore those pleas. Now, Republicans are pushing for accountability. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) has introduced a resolution to censure Green, accusing him of bringing “disrepute to the United States Congress.”

“The Democrats’ behavior last night was disappointing,” said Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA). “There must be consequences for Rep. Al Green’s outburst, which displayed a clear lack of decorum and respect for the Office of the Presidency.”

Rep. Al Green’s 47-year career on the taxpayer’s dime is a testament to how some politicians prioritize personal agendas over public service. His latest disruption during President Trump’s speech is just one more example of his unprofessionalism and disregard for the institutions he is supposed to uphold. Americans deserve better than politicians who use their positions for partisan stunts while living off the public’s hard-earned money.

Sources for this article include:

TheNationalPulse.com

USAToday.com

NBCNews.com

FoxNews.com