Al Green Targeted: GOP Congresswoman Claims His Cane Holds a Gun, Calls Him 'Boy'

A notable incident during the Democratic resistance unfolded when Congressman Al Green waved his cane, confronting Donald Trump during a March address to Congress. Following his refusal to comply with Speaker Mike Johnson's requests to sit, Green faced censure from the Republican majority. Republican Rep. Diana Harshbarger speculated the cane might conceal a firearm and referred to Green derogatorily. Her remarks, labeled as racially insensitive, sparked backlash online, illustrating the ongoing tensions in Congress. Harshbarger’s comments reveal the sharp divisions in political discourse today.