New Mexico Rep. Melanie Stansbury also addressed Republican Rep. Lance Gooden's snatching of the sign from her hand.

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.

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,

Rep. Melanie Stansbury is having a year, month and a moment. The Albuquerque Democrat has generated headlines for being the critic on the U.S. House’s DOGE subcommittee, including calling on Elon Musk to testify to the oversight group and clashing with Rep.

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.

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