Democrats Privately Rebuke Party Members Who Jeered Trump During Speech to Congress

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday evening, some Democratic lawmakers are finding themselves at odds with their own party leadership. Reports have surfaced indicating that members who interrupted the address with jeers, protest signs, and other antics have been called to private meetings for reprimands.

The most attention-grabbing moment of the night came from Democratic Rep. Al Green, who shouted at Trump and even waved his cane during the speech. By Thursday morning, Green was officially censured by Congress.

A source familiar with the internal discussions told Axios that the meetings with dissenting members were "consultative" rather than punitive. The goal, they said, was to help lawmakers understand why their approach was counterproductive. "We understand the pressure they are under," the source added, but emphasized the need for discipline and strategy.

One unnamed House Democrat expressed frustration to Axios, pointing out that the leadership had explicitly instructed members to avoid such outbursts. "Would they have done that to [Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi]? You know the answer: Never," the lawmaker said, calling for stricter enforcement of decorum. "So you've got to put the hammer down."

Several Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.), were reportedly summoned to a pointed "come to Jesus meeting" to discuss their behavior. Leadership, it seems, is not mincing words about their discontent.

Outside of Congress, prominent Democratic strategist David Axelrod weighed in on the controversy. "I’m sure Rep. Green got plenty of attaboys from the base for his protest," he told Politico, but warned that such behavior alienates other voters. Drawing a sharp comparison, Axelrod noted, "It was no more appealing than Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert heckling Biden. It’s just not particularly helpful."

House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries's office remained silent on the matter, declining to comment when approached by Fox News Digital.