Lauren Boebert Faces Backlash Over 'Pimp Cane' Remark About Al Green

The Colorado congresswoman is criticized for racism, ableism, and hypocrisy after comments about the Black lawmaker’s protest during Trump’s congressional address.

Lauren Boebert referred to Rep. Al Green's cane as a 'pimp cane' after his protest during Donald Trump’s recent speech to Congress, sparking widespread criticism.
Critics accused Boebert of racism and ableism, noting that Green, who is Black and 77 years old, uses the cane for mobility assistance.
Al Green defended his actions, stating his protest was intentional and aimed at opposing Trump’s threats to social benefits programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
Boebert’s remarks drew comparisons to her own history of disruptive behavior, including her outburst during Joe Biden’s 2022 State of the Union address and her ejection from a Denver theater in 2023.
Ten Democrats joined House Republicans in censuring Green for his protest, while Boebert faced renewed scrutiny over her past controversies and accusations of hypocrisy.