State of the Union: Shouting erupts as Trump attacks the Somali community - BBC Africa

US President Donald Trump has been heckled as he delivered the longest-ever State of the Union speech. As Republicans gave Trump a standing ovation when he spoke about his immigration policy, he scolded those who didn't stand, saying, 'You should be ashamed.' The heated moment occurred as Trump urged lawmakers to support the stance that the U.S. government should prioritise protecting American citizens over foreign nationals. Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American to be elected to Congress, and Democratic Representative Rashida Talib shouted at the president. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/