Trump boasts business at State of the Union, clashes with Dems

President Donald Trump shakes hands with members of Congress as he departs following his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Barron Trump, and first lady Melania Trump look on as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, gestures during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) (C) shouts during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

First lady Melania Trump gives the Congressional Medal of Honor to Royce Williams, a 100-year-old Navy aviator and Korean War veteran, during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Royce Williams, a 100-year-old Navy aviator and Korean War veteran, is given the Congressional Medal of Honor by U.S. First lady Melania Trump during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Troy Nehls (R-TX ) grabs a sign from ejected Rep. Al Green (D-TX) as Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

U.S.President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Dalilah Coleman is carried as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Aliya Rahman, who was forcibly removed from her car by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is removed from the House Chamber during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Behind him are Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA).

Dalilah Coleman is carried by her father, Marcus, as U.S. President Donald Trump recognises them during his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Dalilah Coleman is carried by her father, Marcus, as U.S. President Donald Trump recognises them during his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026.

National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who survived a November 2025 shooting attack in Washington, DC, is embraced by his mother, Melody, while he receives a Purple Heart as he is recognised during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., Justice Elena Kagan, Justice Neil Gorsuch and Justice Amy Coney Barrett watch as U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan and Milly Cate, a camper at Camp Mystic, as U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s international trafficking ring, react as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

West Virginia National Guard Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is embraced after receiving a Purple Heart during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump points a finger as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Justice Elena Kagan watches as U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh watches as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. watches as U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett watches as U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, stands between fellow members of Congress to applaud President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump exits the House Chamber after delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Royce Williams receives the Congressional Medal of Honor as U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Jared Kushner is acknowledged during the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

WWII veteran George "Buddy" Taggart acknowledges applause during U.S. President Donald Trump State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

First Lady Melania Trump high fives Everest Nevraumont, an 11-year-old student from Texas who participates in AI-powered learning, during US President Donald Trump's the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Rep. Norma Torres (D- CA) holds up a photo of Minnesota shooting victim Renee Good who was killed during an immigration enforcement operation during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) speaks during a TV interview after being ejected from the chamber as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate and recently released political prisoner Enrique Marquez waves as he embraces a family member while he is recognized by US President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate and recently released political prisoner Enrique Marquez embraces a family member while he is recognized by US President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate and recently released political prisoner Enrique Marquez embraces a family member while he is recognized by US President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover receives the Congressional Medal of Honor during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover, who was wounded in the Nicolas Maduro abduction raid in Venezuela, receives the Congressional Medal of Honor during the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) holds up a photo of Minnesota shooting victim Alex Pretti who was killed during an immigration enforcement operation during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Aliya Rahman, a guest of Rep. Ilan Omar (D-MN) and a Minneapolis resident who was detained by DHS agents, is escorted from the chamber as Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

The U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team with Matthew Tkachuk and Connor Hellebuyck in front attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Behind him are Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe (C, in hat), who survived a November 2025 shooting attack in Washington, DC, stands as he is recognized by US President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Erika Kirk wipes a tear as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

The U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team with Connor Hellebuyck in front attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Members of the Team USA Men's Hockey Team wave to the audience as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Erika Kirk smiles as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

The U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team with Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes at the front arrive for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Behind him are Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

The Artemis II astronauts (L-R) Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, pilot Victor Glover, commander Reid Wiseman and mission specialist Christina Koch attend the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Behind him are Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

(From left) U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, Democrat from Minnesota, and Rashida Tlaib, Democrat from Michigan, shout as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) shouts during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (C) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MI) shout during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

US Representative Ilhan Omar, Democrat from Minnesota, reacts as US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

(Front row, L/R) US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio cheer as US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Kevin O'Leary looks on ahead of the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

(L-R) U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justices Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett applaud before President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

(L-R) U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justices Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett look on before President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

U.S. Reps. Nellie Pou (D-NJ), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), Norma Torres (D-CA) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) look on prior to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck raises his gold medal as members of the US Men's Olympic hockey team are recognized by U.S. President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol on Feb. 24, 2026.

Trump family members (top row (L-R) Bettina Anderson, LaraTrump Jared Kuschner and (bottom row L to R) Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Barron Trump and First Lady Melania Trump applaud during the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Members of the US Men's Olympic hockey team are recogized by US President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Members of the US Men's Olympic hockey team are recogized by US President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

US Representative Ilhan Omar (C), Democrat from Minnesota, listens as US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

(L/R) US Representatives Ilhan Omar, Democrat from Minnesota, and Rashida Tlaib, Democrat from Michigan, look on as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) looking on, delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) protests as President Donald Trump arrives to deliver the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump enters the House Chamber to deliver the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump greets Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as Trump arrives to deliver his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Second Lady Usha Vance attends the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump arrives for his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump arrives to deliver his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

President Donald Trump arrives to deliver his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

First Lady Melania Trump arrives for the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

(Front row, L/R) Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Baron Trump, (Second row. L/R) Michael Boulos, Bettina Anderson, Lara Trump, Jared Kushner, guest and US Second Lady Usha Vance look on before the arrival of President Donald Trump for the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Members of the Team USA Men's Hockey Team walk through the media room before U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Members of the Team USA Men's Hockey Team walk through the media room before U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Members of the U.S. Olympic gold medal hockey team wait backstage ahead of the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Ivanka Trump (L), Barron Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Baron Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, stands before the arrival of President Trump for the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

(Front row, L/R) Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Baron Trump look on before the arrival of President Donald Trump for the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Vice President JD Vance (L) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speak ahead of the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump is delivering his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Erika Kirk, widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, shakes hands with Donald Trump Jr., before the arrival of US President Donald Trump for the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart from the South Lawn of the White House to head towards the US Capitol before he delivers his State of the Union address in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

President Donald Trump departs the White House with First lady Melania Trump in route to the U.S. Capitol to deliver the State of the Union Address on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart from the South Lawn of the White House to head towards the US Capitol before he delivers his State of the Union address in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump depart from the South Lawn of the White House to head towards the US Capitol before US President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart from the South Lawn of the White House to head towards the US Capitol before he delivers his State of the Union address in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Vice President JD Vance (L) arrives for US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

U.S. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs Of Staff, mills about prior to President Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Members of Congress begin to arrive in the House Chamber before US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

The George Washington gavel is seen before US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

US Representative Jill Tokuda, Democrat of Hawaii, looks on before US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026. US Representative Jill Tokuda, Democrat of Hawaii, looks on before US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, arrives before the start of US President Donald Trump's the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

US Representative Nanette Barragán, Democrat from California, wears a pin reading "Liar, Liar" as she arrives ahead of US President Donald Trump's the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.