Leftist Democrats are expected to launch a variety of attempts to disrupt President Donald J. Trump’s address to Congress on March 4. Members of the party are divided on the level of disruption, however.
Reported tactics include carrying symbolic props like egg cartons to highlight inflation, holding protest signs, and coordinating clothing colors. Additionally, some Democrats have considered leaving the chamber if the president touches on certain topics, such as childhood gender transitions.
Democratic leaders have urged their members to keep any forms of dissent respectful, cautioning that loud disruptions could backfire by galvanizing support for Trump.
One component of the Democratic protest is the Democratic Women’s Caucus, which is calling for members to wear pink, while the Congressional Black Caucus has considered dressing in black.
The White House, meanwhile, has dismissed the Democrats planned stunts, saying, “Democrats behaving like children would be the least surprising news of the night.”
The address, expected to be a significant political event, will commence at 9 PM EST. White House officials have previewed the themes of Trump’s speech, which will highlight achievements both domestically and internationally, as well as plans for further economic development and border security.
