No. 2 House Democrat to skip State of the Union address

February 25, 2026 • Google News World

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Multiple Democratic lawmakers have chosen not to attend President Trump’s State of the Union address. The event took place on [date] at [location].

According to reports, some Democrats participated in alternative events, including a “People’s State of the Union” rally during the speech.

Additionally, there were instances of disruptions and heckling by Democratic lawmakers during the address.

The White House has released a statement regarding the absence of certain lawmakers. Johnson, a Republican senator, expressed his disapproval of some Democrats’ decision to boycott the event.

The details surrounding the boycott are not yet clear.

Source: Google News World