Democrats privately rebuke members who disrupted Trump speech, Internet dubs them 'their own worst enemy'

WASHINGTON, DC: Democratic lawmakers who protested President Donald Trump's address to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, are facing reprimand from party leadership, reported Axios.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) had requested his party members to ensure a "strong, determined, and dignified Democratic presence in the chamber" during the presidential address.

However, many did not follow his instructions and protested using signs and other props. Most notable was Representative Al Green (D-Texas), who waved his cane at the POTUS and shouted during his speech. It led to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) expelling him from the chamber.

Insiders reveal Democratic leadership is unhappy with dissenters

Sources have shared with the publication that Democratic leadership was dissatisfied with the show of protest at the presidential speech. However, the lawmakers who went beyond the traditional modes of Democratic protest, such as color-coordinated outfits and refusal to clap, were "not getting yelled at."

"It's a consultative process. We understand the pressure they are under," shared a source familiar with the issue. "They are not being talked to like they are children. We are helping them understand why their strategy is a bad idea."

Disruptive Congress members such as Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Maxine Dexter (D-Ore), among others, were called to a meeting to discuss their conduct on Thursday. It was attended by the House Democratic leadership, comprising Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass), and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif).

Some Democrats not in leadership positions were also displeased with their rebellious colleagues, as one unnamed lawmaker stated, "Would they have done that to (Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi)? You know the answer: Never. So you've got to put the hammer down."

"It doesn't surprise me leadership is very upset. They gave specific instructions not to do that," stated yet another.

Democratic strategist David Axelrod also weighed in on the issue during an interview with Politico, saying, "I’m sure Rep Green got plenty of attaboys from the base for his protest. But with many other Americans — and not just Republicans — it was no more appealing than Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert heckling Biden. It’s just not particularly helpful."

Conservatives mock Democratic lawmakers

Netizens reacting to Democratic lawmakers being at odds with their leadership over protesting Trump's speech trolled them on the social media platform X. The following tweets demonstrate their takes.

"They hate each other as much as they hate us. They are their own worst enemy," wrote a user.

"There’s about to be a civil war within the Democratic Party," stated another.

"Public unity, private disagreements...the usual script," quipped a third.

"Ha! Maybe they are actually starting to learn something from their behaviors. Stupid is as stupid does," jibed a fourth.

"The Democrat party is full of grown children that need to be taught how to show respect," chided a fifth.

"Dems can't even control their own party. Sad!" noted yet another.

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