On the House floor, outgoing Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green announced he would call for a vote to impeach President Donald Trump as early as next week, saying he did not take the matter lightly and had sent the president a letter after a recent vote involving Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. A video of the remarks shared on X drew hundreds of replies, with many users mocking the announcement and noting that Green is not returning to the next Congress after losing his primary.
In the clip, Green stands at a podium beside a large sign reading “Censured Not Silenced,” holding papers and a cane while addressing the chamber. He states, “I rise today to give notice that as early as next week, I will call for a vote to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America.”
He continues, “I do not take this lightly. I’ve given it much thought, and I must follow through with it. I’m proud to tell you that I did send the president a letter immediately after last night’s vote to impeach Secretary Hegseth.”
According to Green’s office, the letter demanded the president’s resignation or impeachment over alleged constitutional violations involving due process, separation of powers, war powers, and actions by ICE and CBP agents.
Green, who lost his primary earlier this year, is not returning to the next Congress. The footage shows only this portion of his remarks and does not include any response from other members or the outcome of any vote.
Online Reactions to the House Floor Announcement
Some viewers mocked the announcement. One wrote, “Lol former congressman Pimp Cane is yelling at the clouds again.”
Another called him “a true, *expletive* JOB, leftover from the 60s,” while a third asked, “Wait, isn’t this the guy who said Guam could tip over?”
Others noted it was “Old news” or said he “hasn’t shut up since the election in 2024.”
At the same time, comments on related videos of the full remarks included support. One viewer said, “Thank you, Al, for holding Trump’s feet to the fire!”
Another described it as “Iconic speech of this age by Al Green, an American hero,” and a third wrote, “Thank you, Representative Green.”
It remains unclear whether the announced vote will occur or draw significant support before Green leaves Congress in January. The clip continues to circulate as one more moment in the long-running debate over presidential accountability.
