Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib did not stand after President Trump recognized Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee during the president's State of the Union address.

Most of the lawmakers in attendance for Trump's Tuesday night speech gave McGee a standing ovation when the president acknowledged him, but the pair of freshmen Democrats were notably resolute, remaining in their seats.



A small cluster of Democrats including Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Mark Pocan don't stand for Charles McGee, the former Tuskegee Airman introduced by Trump — Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) February 5, 2020



During his address, Trump honored McGee and his great-grandson, Iain, 13, who "aspires to go to the Air Force Academy."

"Sitting beside Iain tonight is his greatest hero of them all. Charles McGee was born in Cleveland, Ohio, one century ago. Charles is one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, the first black fighter pilots, and he also happens to be Iain's great-grandfather," the president said.



.@realDonaldTrump recognizes a young boy at the #SOTU who he says looks forward to joining the #SpaceForce one day.



His grandfather was a Tuskegee Airman during World War II. pic.twitter.com/xxHx9ubxoM — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 5, 2020



"After more than 130 combat missions in World War II, he came back to a country still struggling for civil rights and went on to serve America in Korea and Vietnam. On Dec. 7, Charles celebrated his 100th birthday," Trump continued. "A few weeks ago, I signed a bill promoting Charles McGee to brigadier general. And earlier today, I pinned the stars on his shoulders in the Oval Office. General McGee: Our nation salutes you."

Tlaib and Omar broke with their fellow "Squad" member, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in attending the president's address.