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Democrats Prepare to Protest Trump State of the Union: What to Know
Dozens of Democrats boycott or hold alternative events to express disagreement with Trump’s address, avoiding previous in-chamber protests, House Minority Leader Jeffries said.
- Dozens of Democrats are announcing plans to boycott President Donald Trump's State of the Union at 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 24, including U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey.
- Lawmakers say they object to the president's conduct and policies, citing violence, immigration enforcement concerns after two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis last month, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries offered attendance or boycott as strategic options.
- Outside the Capitol, `People's State of the Union` will run during the speech, attended by Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, Chris Murphy, Tina Smith, Chris Van Hollen, Pramila Jayapal, Becca Balint, and Greg Casar.
- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response soon after the address, some Democrats will use invited guests like Rep. Robert Garcia bringing Annie Farmer, while others boycott without counterprogramming.
- With midterm stakes high, the speech could shape national messaging as GOP lawmakers fight to maintain a 53 to 47 Senate margin and a 218 to 214 House margin this year.
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