State of the Union

First lady Melania Trump awards World War II Navy pilot Capt. Royce Williams the Congressional Medal of Honor as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy. He says the country is “bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever.” He also celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence and promises more progress. Democrats signal deep division in the chamber. Trump points to unity when he welcomes the U.S. men’s hockey team. He then quickly teases Democrats again. Trump keeps returning to the economy.