In a fiery display of protest, Rep. Ayanna Pressley walked out of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, joining other Democrats who also left the chamber. Pressley cited her inability to tolerate Trump’s speech, calling him out for his disrespectful behavior towards Congress and his harmful policies. The congresswoman’s actions were part of a larger wave of progressive lawmakers, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who also walked out in protest.
During his speech, Trump made controversial remarks, including referring to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” and implying that she wants the war in Ukraine to continue for five more years. The atmosphere in the chamber was tense, with some lawmakers being removed and others expressing their discontent on social media.
Pressley’s decision to walk out highlighted the division and animosity between the Trump administration and progressive lawmakers, setting the tone for a contentious political climate moving forward.
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