Oregon Senators Merkley and Wyden Plan to Skip State of the Union to Host Virtual Town Hall
Wyden and Merkley prioritize direct constituent engagement over the State of the Union, highlighting concerns about constitutional rights and federal policies in a live virtual event.
- Choosing an alternative to the State of the Union, Wyden and Merkley will host an online town hall instead of attending on Feb. 24, announced Feb. 19.
- Because of worries about the economy and legal issues, Wyden said the boycott reflects concerns about the economy and the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing the senators' reasons for skipping the State of the Union.
- At 2:30 p.m. PT, the virtual town hall will stream live on YouTube, and Oregonians can submit questions in advance via a Google Form.
- Senators Wyden and Merkley said the move prioritizes direct connection with constituents and frames it as resisting assaults on the Bill of Rights while addressing federal policy concerns.
- Organizers say the format aims to keep officials accountable, with Merkley stating `After a year in office, Trump has made America poorer and sicker` during the virtual event.
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