Democrats turned a routine display of partisan disagreement during the State of the Union into a spectacle of open contempt, refusing to stand for even the most uncontroversial expressions of support for American citizens and achievements.
According to Western Journal, Democrats remained seated as President Donald Trump highlighted priorities such as putting American citizens ahead of illegal immigrants, lowering prescription drug prices, and honoring the U.S. womens hockey team that captured Olympic gold in Italy. Their visible refusal to acknowledge these broadly popular themes underscored how far the modern left has drifted from common-sense patriotism and basic solidarity with fellow Americans.
The president finally had enough, pointing across the aisle roughly an hour into his address and declaring, These people are crazy. He then reiterated, Im telling you, theyre crazy, a blunt assessment that drew an enthusiastic standing ovation from Republicans.
Observers quickly noted the surreal nature of the Democrats protest, which extended even to nonpartisan accomplishments. Onlookers could fairly summarize the scene this way: Lower drug prices: Sitting! U.S. citizens over illegal aliens: Sitting! Gold medal-winning American hockey team: Sitting!
For a party that claims to champion working families and the vulnerable, refusing to stand for lower drug costs or for American athletes on the world stage sends a revealing message. The behavior on display suggested that opposing President Trump mattered more to Democrats than backing policies and moments most Americans instinctively support.
The lone Democrat who showed much movement was Texas Rep. Al Green, who rose not to applaud but to brandish a sign reading, Black People Arent Apes! shortly after President Trump entered the chamber. He was escorted out to chants of USA, USA! from Republicans, a moment that crystallized the nights contrast between a party celebrating American success and an opposition seemingly determined to sit on its hands.
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