After Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden disrupted President Biden’s State of the Union address with a loud protest, Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan from Wisconsin is urging him to apologize for his behavior. Pocan is concerned about Van Orden’s actions during the address and is calling for him to be accountable for his outburst.
Van Orden attracted attention during Biden’s speech when he shouted “Lies!” in response to the President’s remarks about the COVID-19 pandemic under former President Trump. This incident has sparked a discussion on the conduct expected from lawmakers during such events.
In a statement, Pocan expressed his disappointment with Van Orden’s behavior, describing it as embarrassing for Congress. He raised questions about Van Orden’s behavior and professionalism as a member of Congress, particularly due to his repeated disruptive outbursts.
When approached by the media about the incident, Van Orden initially chose not to comment. However, he later took to social media to criticize Biden’s speech, highlighting what he believes are shortcomings in the administration’s approach to various issues such as immigration, foreign relations, and government spending. Van Orden also expressed concerns about the lack of truthfulness and transparency in the President’s address, particularly in relation to economic conditions and public safety.
