Representative Randy Fine took to social media to mock fellow Congressman Al Green after Green was escorted out of President Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second term. Fine’s post read simply: “Al Green is going home to mommy tonight. Bye bye!” The remark drew immediate attention for its blunt tone amid a tense moment in the chamber.
Al Green is going home to mommy tonight.
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 25, 2026
Bye bye!
The incident unfolded as Trump highlighted what he described as achievements of his administration, calling the moment “the golden age of America.” In his remarks, he emphasized a secure border, falling inflation, rising incomes, a strengthened military, and growing international respect. “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. And America is respected again, perhaps like never before,” Trump told the chamber all as Al Green was escorted out.
.@POTUS: When I last spoke in this chamber 12 months ago, I had just inherited a nation in crisis.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 25, 2026
Today, our border is SECURE, our spirit is RESTORED, inflation is PLUMMETING, incomes are RISING FAST, the economy is ROARING, our enemies are SCARED, our military and police are… pic.twitter.com/N1BGB14ilk
Green’s removal came after he held up a sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes,” a protest against a video President Trump had recently shared online depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, also included references to 2020 election conspiracy theories and was set to the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” The post drew bipartisan condemnation, prompting Trump to delete it ahead of his address.
BREAKING: Full video that briefly appeared on President Trump’s TruthSocial post. pic.twitter.com/eLLD8yjxmq
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) February 6, 2026
Green’s protest in the House chamber was rare for a State of the Union, which are traditionally tightly controlled and ceremonial events. Members are typically expected to observe protocol, and disruptions are usually met with immediate removal by security. Green’s action drew attention to ongoing tensions over racial imagery and political messaging in Trump’s second term, highlighting how social media controversies are increasingly spilling into official government events.
Fine’s post amplified the partisan reaction to the incident, framing Green’s removal as a personal and political failure. The exchange underscores the deepening divide in Congress over race, free expression, and decorum during high-profile national events, illustrating how moments like these continue to capture public attention beyond the speech itself.
