Trump, Democrats and State of the Union
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President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
President Donald Trump gave a triumphant State of the Union speech, proclaiming that he has ushered in a “golden age of America,” while clashing with Democrats.
In an address that was heavy on theatrics, President Trump lashed out at Democrats as “crazy” and unpatriotic.
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy.
It’s not the first time some Democratic women have displayed unity by wearing the same color, but this time it was in part to signal opposition to the SAVE America Act.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver Democrats' response on Tuesday following President Trump's State of the Union address.
The 2026 State of the Union is scheduled to broadcast Tuesday, February 24 at 9 p.m. ET across multiple networks. As the speech airs, dozens of Democrats gather for counter-programming.