Donald Trump's address to Congress was met with protests led by Democrat Melanie Stansbury. She held a sign reading 'This is Not Normal,' highlighting opposition to Trump's actions, including ending foreign aid and banning trans athletes.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) held up a small sign as a protest Tuesday evening as President Donald Trump entered the joint session of Congress until a Republican colleague snatched it from her hands.

The sign was only visible for a few seconds before Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) noticed it and ripped the sheet of paper out of Stansbury’s hands. Gooden, who has represented Texas’ 5th District since 2019, then tossed the sign into the air.

Democratic Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury from New Mexico held up a protest sign that said “This is Not Normal” during President Donald Trump's congress address. Stansbury, a prominent figure in New Mexico politics,

A House Republican and House Democrat got into a confrontation over a sign protesting President Trump before his speech to Congress had even begun. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who was

Rep. Lance Gooden snatched and tossed Rep. Melanie Stansbury’s protest sign as Trump entered Congress, sparking tension.