Johnny Confronts Dems: Why Didn’t You Stand for Trump’s Speech?

D.C. (Dist. of Criminals), March 8, 2025 — Democrats on Capitol Hill were confronted over their refusal to stand or applaud during President Trump’s address to Congress, with several lawmakers dodging questions or offering dismissive responses.

In a series of tense encounters, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was pressed on what Trump could do to earn her applause. She only acknowledged clapping for U.S. support of Ukraine but refused to explain why she stayed seated for the mother of slain nursing student Laken Riley.

Sen. John Fetterman admitted the Democrats' behavior was not a good look, saying, “I don’t think that was the best look for our party last night.” Others, like Sen. Amy Klobuchar, attempted to deflect, saying she had an important hearing to attend when asked why she remained seated throughout the speech.

When approached about his outburst that led to a formal censure, Rep. Al Green declined to comment, and staffers at his office “shooed away” reporters. Meanwhile, Rep. Adam Schiff dismissed Trump’s speech altogether, calling it “not factual or truthful.”

Beyond the refusal to clap, some Democrats engaged in visible protests, holding up paddles with messages criticizing Trump’s policies, including signs reading “Save Medicaid” and “Musk Steals.” The display was widely mocked, even by late-night host Stephen Colbert, who sarcastically held up a sign reading “Try doing something.”

A CBS News survey found that 76% of viewers approved of Trump’s speech, citing his focus on securing the border, reducing government waste, and imposing tariffs. When asked about the poll, Schiff dismissed it outright, saying, “I don’t know what speech they were watching… it really wasn’t worth watching.”

Meanwhile, Rep. Ilhan Omar refused to answer questions and instead told a reporter, “You need to get away from me,” as she quickly entered an elevator.

As Democrats continue to struggle with public perception following their reaction to Trump’s address, their refusal to acknowledge nonpartisan moments has only fueled criticism of their partisan obstructionism and disdain for Middle America.

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