Al Green holds up a sign as Donald Trump arrives to deliver his address. Photograph: Kenny Holston/The New York TimesDonald Trump shakes hands with members of congress as he departs following his state of the union address. Democratic representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota shouts at president Donald Trump as he delivers his state of the union address. US first lady Melania Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Royce Williams, a 100-year-old Korean War veteran, during Donald Trump's state of the union address. You would sense that Royce Williams has faith that the republic will be fine long after Donald Trump has departed and the crowd finished shouting, and this night forgotten.

Source: The Irish Times February 25, 2026 08:38 UTC