During President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, GOP Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin was identified by two sources as the member who yelled 'lies' in response to Biden's criticism of Trump. The incident, which was initially difficult to pinpoint due to the confusion inside the chamber, was confirmed by sources and eventually acknowledged by Van Orden himself. This event has sparked discussions about the increasing tension and partisanship during such addresses, following a history of notable reactions including a Republican shouting 'You lie!' at President Obama and Nancy Pelosi ripping up her copy of Trump's speech.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden shouts 'lies!' at Joe Biden during State of the Union https://t.co/NQKbRF2cjo via @lawrencegandrea
Ever since a Republican shouted 'You lie!' at Obama, the State of the Union speech has been getting more fiery. Nancy Pelosi theatrically ripped up her copy of Trump's. The latest from Biden did not disappoint https://t.co/K99gwmYAZR
Rep. Van Orden defends yelling “lies” at Biden during SOTU. Inside the room, it was difficult to tell who said it. Then sources told me he yelled at them. At first, he wouldn’t say it was him. Then he eventually acknowledged it https://t.co/l6JLSnsYAF
Rep. Derrick Van Orden shouts "lies!" at Joe Biden during State of the Union https://t.co/GtVzdrSod5
Joe Biden gets into it with Republicans during his State of the Union Speech. Members of the GOP shout back that he's a "liar!" https://t.co/xkSDSROVh1
Inside the chamber, GOP Rep. Van Orden of Wisconsin was the member who yelled “lies” when Biden criticized Trump, per two sources