House Republicans are wasting no time holding Democrats accountable for their shameful behavior during President Trump's masterful State of the Union address last week. Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH) is circulating a censure resolution targeting Rep. Al Green (D-TX) after the Democrat's embarrassing display of waving signs and refusing to sit down like a civilized adult during the President's speech.
This is exactly the kind of swift action patriotic Americans expect from our Republican majority. While Trump delivered a powerful vision for America's future, Green chose to act like a petulant child throwing a tantrum in the most dignified chamber of our democracy.
The censure resolution condemns Green's "performative acts" – and that's putting it mildly. What we witnessed was a desperate politician trying to grab headlines while the President outlined his successful agenda to Make America Great Again. Green's antics were not just disrespectful to Trump, but to every American who tuned in to hear their President speak.
Serial Disruptor Finally Faces Consequences
This isn't Green's first rodeo when it comes to disgraceful behavior. The censure resolution notes this is the second time the Texas Democrat has pulled these kinds of stunts, proving this wasn't some spontaneous moment of passion but a calculated attempt to undermine our democratic process.
"The American people deserve better than lawmakers who turn our most sacred political traditions into cheap theater," a Republican source told reporters.
Rep. Rulli deserves credit for taking decisive action. For too long, Democrats have been allowed to turn serious political proceedings into circuses while Republicans sat back and took the high road. Those days are over under Trump's leadership.
The contrast couldn't be clearer: President Trump delivered a unifying message about American strength and prosperity, while Democrats like Green provided nothing but juvenile disruptions and partisan theatrics.
Will this censure finally teach Democrats that actions have consequences? Or will they continue embarrassing themselves while Trump continues delivering results for the American people?