House Democrats are actively discussing a range of possible protest actions ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming address to Congress on Tuesday, with some lawmakers considering bold moves that could disrupt the speech itself.
The discussions among roughly a dozen House Democrats highlight deep divisions within the party over how to express opposition to Trump’s policies and rhetoric. While Democratic leadership has encouraged members to bring guests who have been negatively impacted by Trump’s policies, a more vocal faction is advocating for more direct and potentially disruptive actions.
One House Democrat, speaking anonymously to Axios, emphasized that members agree on one central point: “This is not business as usual, and we would like to find a way—productively—to express our outrage.” However, there remains significant debate over what form that protest should take.
Among the ideas circulating within Democratic circles are visible walkouts, in which members would leave the chamber at specific moments if Trump says something particularly controversial. One topic that has been flagged as a potential trigger for such a protest is any criticism of transgender children.Read More Below