Some Democrats Plan to Attend or Not Attend Trumps State of the Union

February 18, 2026 • Google News World

Several Democratic lawmakers have announced plans to skip President Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address. According to reports, at least 12 Democratic lawmakers intend to boycott the event.

In response to the president’s speech, Democrats plan to hold a rally instead. The details of the rally are not yet clear, but it is expected to take place during the same time as the State of the Union address.

Some Democrats have expressed their intention to participate in the counter-programming efforts, which will provide an alternative to the president’s speech. The exact nature and scope of these efforts are still being determined.

The State of the Union address is scheduled to take place on [date] at [location]. The event is expected to be attended by members of Congress and other government officials.

Source: Google News World