Shouting match erupts at Trump’s State of the Union as Democrats HECKLE and walk out as president announces huge tax cut: Live updates

Al Green was escorted out of the House chamber at the start of Donald Trump’s remarks for a second year in a row.

The Texas Democrat held up a ‘Black People are not apes’ sign in reference to a social media video the president reposted that showed the Obama’s faces on the bodies of apes.

Last year he repeatedly yelled at Trump, ‘You have no mandate,’ in protest of his plans to cut Medicaid. He was kicked out of the chamber for refusing to stop his protest.

Both years, his objection to Trump was met with chants of ‘U.S.A’ by Republicans in the chamber.

The eyes of America – and much of the world – will be fixed on Donald Trump on Tuesday night as he strides to the Speaker’s rostrum to deliver his historic fifth State of the Union.

It comes at a moment of explosive global tension. The standoff with Iran is edging toward boiling point.

Cartel violence is tearing through Mexican tourist hotspots. And back home, the White House is sharpening its message with the high-stakes November midterms looming large.

Trump got a standing ovation when he called on Congress to pass a bill banning lawmakers from stock trading.

‘They stood up for that. I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it. Did Nancy Pelosi stand up, if she’s here? I doubt it. Pass the stop insider trading act without delay,’ he said.

‘Just four days ago, an unfortunate ruling from the United States Supreme Court. It just came down, very unfortunate ruling,’ Trump said.

However, he did not appear deterred by the ruling.

‘Congressional action will not be necessary. It’s already time-tested and approved,’ he said.

Donald Trump gave a shoutout to his investment accounts for kids program, Trump Accounts.

‘Tax free investment accounts for every American child. This is something that’s so special. It has taken off and gone through the roof,’ he said.

President Donald Trump noted that the United States received more than 80 million barrels of oil since the new leadership took charge in Venezuela.

The announcement follows the significant increase in bilateral cooperation on Venezuela’s oil industry following the capture of Venezuela’s previous President, Nicholas Maduro.

Trump announced that US men’s Olympic hockey team goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

‘I will soon be presenting Connor with our highest civilian honor, which will be given and which has been given to many athletes over the years,’ Trump said.

‘But when I say many, not too many, like 12, it’s called the highest civilian honor in our country, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.’

While praising the men’s team, Trump said the US women’s hockey team will visit the White House.

‘[The] American women would soon be coming to the White House,’ he said.

Trump welcomed the US Hockey team to a standing ovation.

‘Here with us tonight is a group of winners who just made the entire nation proud,’ Trump said.

Donald Trump shook the hands of all four Supreme Court justices who attended his State of the Union address.

They decided to attend despite President Trump’s scathing condemnation of their ruling against his tariffs on Friday.

Pictured left to right: Chief Justice John Robert, Justice Elena Kagan, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

The remaining five justices decided to skip Trump’s remarks for a second year in a row.

Trump boasted about his administration’s successes, particularly about the economy.

‘Today, our border is secure. Our spirit is restored. Inflation is plummeting. Incomes are rising fast. The roaring economy is roaring like never before, and our enemies are scared. Our military and police are stacked,’ Trump said. ‘And America is respected again, perhaps like never before.’

He added, ‘The roaring economy is roaring like never before… inflation is plummeting.’

Donald Trump opened his State of the Union Address declaring that the US is back.

‘Our nation is back. Bigger, better, richer, stronger than ever before,’ he said.

‘This is the golden age of America.’