Hecklers Disrupt MoveOn's Anti-SOTU Rally with Joy Reid and Katie Phang

The sparsely attended event featured more noise from hecklers than cheers from the crowd.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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An anti-Trump rally sponsored by the left-wing group MoveOn and featuring former MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Katie Phang was disrupted by hecklers, who appeared to make more noise than the attendees. One heckler even jumped on stage while Democratic Senator Chris Murphy was speaking, shouting "Go Trump! Go Trump!" and calling Murphy a "scumbag". The rally seemed to be poorly attended, with coughing sounding louder than cheers or boos.

Why it matters

The disruption at the MoveOn rally highlights the ongoing political divisions in the country, with supporters of former President Trump continuing to challenge and heckle those critical of him. It also raises questions about the strength and organization of the anti-Trump movement, as the sparse attendance and vocal hecklers suggest the rally may not have resonated strongly with the intended audience.

The details

During the MoveOn event, one heckler jumped onto the stage while Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy was decrying Trump's immigration policy. The heckler, wearing a 'Trump 2024' hat, shouted "Go Trump! Go Trump!" and called Murphy a "scumbag". Security quickly removed the heckler from the stage. Former MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Katie Phang were also heckled during the event, with one heckler telling Reid "Reid, you suck, you loser!" Reid attempted to claim the heckler was actually a "fan".

  • The rally took place on Tuesday, the same day that President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address.

The players

MoveOn

A left-wing political advocacy group that organized the anti-SOTU rally.

Joy Reid

A former MSNBC host who spoke at the MoveOn rally.

Katie Phang

A former MSNBC host who spoke at the MoveOn rally.

Chris Murphy

A Democratic senator from Connecticut who spoke at the MoveOn rally.

Donald Trump

The former president whose policies were criticized at the MoveOn rally.

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What they’re saying

“Go Trump! Go Trump!”

— Heckler (Daily Caller News Foundation)

“Hey, Murphy, you're a scumbag.”

— Heckler (Daily Caller News Foundation)

“Reid, you suck, you loser!”

— Heckler (Daily Caller News Foundation)

“My fans are back. What I always say is, you know who I am and I don't know who you are, that means you're a fan. You're a fan.”

— Joy Reid, Former MSNBC Host (Daily Caller News Foundation)

The takeaway

The disruption at the MoveOn rally highlights the ongoing political divisions in the country, with vocal supporters of former President Trump continuing to challenge and heckle those critical of him. It also raises questions about the strength and organization of the anti-Trump movement, as the sparse attendance and vocal hecklers suggest the rally may not have resonated strongly with the intended audience.