Washington, United States – Web Desk: Two Democratic members of Congress disrupted US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address with protests and verbal exchanges, triggering loud reactions inside the House chamber.
According to international media reports, Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib shouted slogans and remarks during the speech, accusing the president of actions that they said had resulted in American deaths.
Trump responded sharply, telling the protesting lawmakers that they should be ashamed of themselves for what he described as protecting criminals. The exchange led to heightened noise in the chamber, with Republican lawmakers applauding the president while tensions escalated on the House floor.
The incident highlighted the deep political divisions in Washington during Trump’s address to Congress, one of the most closely watched annual political events in the United States.
