A Democratic congresswoman was caught playing Candy Crush on her smartphone during President Trump
Donald John TrumpCNN's Zucker: Trump 'secretly watching CNN' all day and night GOP candidate behind 'Deportation Bus' loses in gubernatorial bid Penn to Hewitt: Mueller probe born out of ‘hysteria’ MORE's State of the Union address on Tuesday.
A photo from the event shows Rep. Brenda Lawrence
Brenda Lulenar LawrencePhoto catches Dem playing Candy Crush during State of the Union The nearly 60 Dems who voted for impeachment CBC Dem: Resignation is Conyers's decision MORE (D-Mich.) playing the popular puzzle game alongside two fellow congresswomen of the Congressional Black Caucus, who were also on their phones for that part of the speech.
The phones in the photo show the time as 9:42 p.m., about a third of the way through Trump's 80-minute speech to Congress, as he was discussing the administration's plans to reinvigorate international trade, pushing for trade deals that are fair and reciprocal for Americans.
The Hill has reached out to Lawrence for comment.
Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson ColemanAmazon adopts NFL rule to boost diversity on its board Black, Hispanic lawmakers hammer Amazon directors' opposition to diversity rule Apple tells senator it may give rebates to consumers who bought iPhone batteries MORE (D-N.J.) and Joyce Beatty
Joyce Birdson BeattySeven primaries to watch on Tuesday Election analyst sees Dem chances improving in Ohio special election Dems look to Ohio for another election upset MORE (D-Ohio) were both pictured on their phones as well.
Democrats sat together during the address, with most refusing to stand or clap during the president's speech that touted the Republican-passed tax cuts and economic growth under the new administration.
