hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
House resolution censuring President Trump for racist social media post.
Rep. Cohen (D-TN) and other Democratic representatives.
Introduced in House, referred to committee.
This resolution, introduced by Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) and several other Democratic members, seeks to officially condemn and censure President Donald Trump for a social media post made in February 2026. The bill has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for review. This is an early stage in the legislative process; it requires committee approval and a full House vote to proceed.
Introduced Feb 13, 2026
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. For it to advance, the committee would need to approve it, and then it would require a vote by the full House. As a House Resolution, it expresses the sentiments of the House and does not go to the Senate or require the President's signature to be adopted.
If passed, this resolution would formally record the House of Representatives' official disapproval and censure of President Donald Trump for his social media post. It serves as a strong symbolic statement from the legislative body. Additionally, the resolution directly calls for President Trump to issue an apology for the remarks and the associated image.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue the resolution upholds national values and accountability for public officials' racist statements.
Critics Say
President Trump claims he did not fully view the video and did nothing wrong, suggesting a staffer was responsible.
The resolution's text highlights arguments for censure, citing America's founding principle of 'E Pluribus Unum' and the importance of equality. It notes that the social media post met bipartisan condemnation, including from Senator Tim Scott. President Trump's stated defense, as included in the resolution, is that he did not view the video in its entirety and that a staff member posted it without his full review.