In the sweltering political furnace of Houston, where barbecue smoke mingles with the scent of scandal, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) has long positioned himself as a champion for the underserved. But peel back the layers of his 20-year tenure, and what emerges isn't a profile in courage – it's a meltdown manifesto of disruptions, ethical red flags, and a net worth that raises eyebrows higher than his infamous cane-waving outbursts. As Texas voters eye a redrawn map that's set to erase his district, it's high time to boot this 78-year-old firebrand from the halls of power. Green isn't just out of touch; he's a relic whose antics undermine the very constituents he claims to serve.

The 2025 Meltdown: Cane-Waving Tantrum Takes Center Stage

Let's start with the spectacle that defined Green's latest chapter of congressional clownery. On March 4, 2025, during President Trump's joint address to Congress – his first since reclaiming the White House – Green couldn't resist stealing the spotlight. Rising from his seat, the 77-year-old (at the time) lawmaker shook his cane like a voodoo rattle and bellowed, "You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!" It wasn't a whisper of dissent; it was a full-throated filibuster that halted the proceedings, prompting cheers and boos from fellow members and a stern intervention from House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Johnson warned Green to sit, but the Texas Democrat doubled down, forcing the sergeant-at-arms to physically escort him from the chamber – an unprecedented ejection in modern congressional history. The next day, the House voted 224-198 to censure Green, marking him as only the 28th member ever slapped with this formal rebuke. Ten Democrats crossed the aisle to join Republicans, with critics like Rep. Dan Newhouse decrying the "breach of proper conduct."

Defenders called it a bold stand against Trump's budget proposals eyeing cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security – programs vital to Green's low-income district. But let's call it what it was: a theatrical stunt from a man whose "protests" prioritize viral clips over votes. This wasn't Green's first rodeo of rage. He's been a serial disruptor, turning the House floor into his personal soapbox. In April 2025, he accused Tennessee Rep. Diana Harshbarger of racism for calling him "boy" on a podcast – a claim that drew support from civil rights groups but also sparked eye-rolls over his penchant for victimhood theater. And don't forget his cane – Green joked about Republicans trying to "censure" it next, but the real joke is on voters footing the bill for his endless drama.

Impeachment Addiction: Wasting Time on Witch Hunts

Green's true calling card? Impeachment fever. He was the first Democrat to file articles against Trump in 2017, citing "dastardly deeds" over comments on Charlottesville. He followed up in 2019 and 2021, and even teased another round in early 2025 over Gaza remarks. Each push flopped spectacularly in a Republican-led House, yet Green persisted, earning the moniker "impeachment junkie" from exasperated observers.

These weren't principled stands; they were publicity ploys that diverted energy from real district needs like flood recovery in Houston or affordable housing. In a district plagued by poverty and infrastructure woes, Green's scorecard boasts modest wins like the Homes for Heroes Act for veterans – but nothing to justify two decades of salary on symbolic stunts.

The Settled Scandals: Sexual Assault Claims and Shady Settlements

Beneath the bluster lies a darker underbelly. In 2007, former staffer Lucinda Daniels accused Green of sexual assault in his office. Green countersued for defamation, but the case vanished after Daniels dropped her claims – amid whispers of a settlement funneled through congressional slush funds. A 2017 joint statement insisted no money changed hands, calling it "absolutely resolved."

The scandal resurfaced in 2025 ethics probes, with reports alleging Green tapped taxpayers for an $875,000 payout – part of a broader pattern among dozens of lawmakers. Add a 2012 church funds misuse flap, where Green allegedly diverted donations for personal use, and you've got a resume riddled with ethical asterisks.

The Money Mystery: How Does a Career Politician Amass $10 Million?

Green's congressional salary? $174,000 a year. His estimated net worth? A cool $10 million. How? Campaign cash from scandal-plagued donors like FTX exec Nishad Singh ($2,900 in tainted funds) and a law firm he co-founded before Congress raise red flags. In an era of belt-tightening, Green's fortune screams "audit me."

Redistricting Reckoning: Voters Finally Get the Last Word

The final nail? Texas's freshly inked congressional map, ratified in August 2025, obliterates Green's 9th District – folding it into a GOP-friendly reconfiguration that leaves him seatless come 2026. At 78, Green's no spring chicken – and with two Texas reps dying in office recently, voters are done gambling on geriatrics. Even allies whisper it's time: "Rep. Al Green... does not love America and he is not a patriot. Al Green needs to go."

The Boot: Why Green Must Go – Now

Al Green's career began with promise – NAACP president, justice of the peace, advocate for Black and Asian American communities. But it devolved into a circus of censures, settlements, and self-sabotage. His district deserves better than a cane-shaking showman who prioritizes headlines over housing, ethics probes over equity. As redistricting delivers the divine intervention Texas needs, let's slam the door on this meltdown machine. Congressman Green: Pack your bags. The voters – and America – have spoken. Your era of embarrassment ends here.