Feb. 24 SOTU: Trump told lawmakers to stand if the government’s first duty is to protect Americans, not ‘illegal aliens.’ Many Democrats stayed seated as the GOP cheered. What do you think? Comment. Source: Washington Post (washingtonpost.com)
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During President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, he challenged members of Congress to “stand up” if they agreed that “the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.” When many House Democrats remained seated, Trump chastised them and Republicans cheered, turning the moment into a viral bit of political theater. Media accounts said the exchange punctuated an otherwise long, combative speech focused on immigration, crime, and economic claims. The interaction highlighted the sharp partisan divide in the chamber and drew widespread immediate nationwide coverage and video circulation online. (washingtonpost.com)
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Breaking: a social-media post asked followers to rate President Trump’s State of the Union on a scale of 0–10, igniting online debate as the address aired Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET. Trump used the speech to tout economic and security gains and outline legislative priorities; critics called it misleading. Dozens of House and Senate Democrats planned boycotts or counterprogramming, while Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Sen. Alex Padilla delivered English- and Spanish‑language Democratic responses. Polling and coverage showed a sharply divided public reacting along partisan lines. The quick viral poll became a focal point for viewers’ reactions. (twstalker.com)
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On February 25, 2026, during his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump challenged lawmakers to “stand if you agree” with his assertion that “the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.” He used the moment to press for tougher immigration enforcement and criticized Democrats who largely declined to rise. The speech — record‑length and sharply partisan — prompted protests and walkouts on the floor, drew fierce Democratic denunciations, and drew defenses from White House aides who accused opponents of dishonoring victims and enabling lawlessness. The moment intensified partisan divisions nationwide politically. (transcripts.cnn.com)
