Houston Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber on Tuesday evening after repeatedly challenging President Donald Trump on cuts to Medicaid.

The former Houston mayor and longtime state legislator left behind a final message for Trump: 'Don't mess with Medicaid'

Green, a Democrat from Houston, was protesting any planned cuts in Medicaid. He said it was worth a punishment to stand up for those who depend on government benefits.

Houston Democratic Rep. Al Green shouted, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!” at Trump before police removed him from the chamber.

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner warned the GOP before Trump's speech to leave Medicaid alone. It was one of his final messages.

GOP leaders who crafted the bill insist Medicaid is not specifically listed in the initial 60-page bill calling for cuts, which is true technically. And Trump himself went on Fox News on Tuesday night and told Sean Hannity about Medicaid “none of that stuff is going to be touched.”

Houston Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber on Tuesday evening after repeatedly challenging President Donald Trump on cuts to Medicaid.

Angela Hernandez expressed gratitude for Turner’s support, calling him a crucial advocate for families like hers and mourning the loss of a leader who fought for others.

The new Congressman left a final message to constituents ahead of his attendance at Trump's Tuesday address: 'Don't mess with Medicaid.'

Less than 24 hours after being thrown out of the House Chamber for interrupting President Donald Trump's speech to Congress, U.S. Rep. Al Green was in his office racing to keep up with the constant flow of interview requests coming in.

The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

The former Houston mayor, who was just two months into his first term, attended President Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday night.