Ahead of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Democratic lawmakers are divided — and defiant. [3]During the 2025 address, Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, raised his walking cane and shouted. [8]When Republicans sat out Democratic presidentsDemocrats are not alone in the history of State of the Union boycotts. It was the first organized boycott of a State of the Union by members of the House. [11]1st State of the Union address of Trump’s 2nd term is tonightTrump’s State of the Union address is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Source: CNN February 23, 2026 13:57 UTC