SOTU 2026: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation are set to attend US President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, transforming the annual constitutional ritual into a pointed confrontation over accountability, transparency and political power. Their presence in the House gallery comes as dozens of Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott the speech, staging a parallel rally to denounce what they describe as democratic backsliding. Epstein Survivors Seek Accountability in the House Gallery The decision by several Epstein survivors to attend the State of the Union was framed by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal as an act of public reckoning. “Today the world will see Donald Trump have to face these survivors right there in the House gallery,” Jayapal said at a press conference. Renewed Focus on the Epstein Files The Justice Department’s release of documents connected to Epstein has intensified calls for further investigation.

Source: Mint February 25, 2026 02:08 UTC