List of Democrats Set To Boycott Trump’s State of the Union Speech
Summary
At least twelve Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech and attend a rally on the National Mall instead. The rally, called the "People's State of the Union," is organized by progressive groups and takes place at the same time as Trump's speech. This action shows the deep political divides existing during President Trump's second term.Key Facts
- Twelve Democratic senators and representatives will skip President Trump's State of the Union address.
- The event is on Tuesday, February 24, at 9 p.m. ET.
- The "People's State of the Union" rally will happen at the same time near the Capitol.
- Progressive groups like MoveOn and MeidasTouch are organizing the rally.
- Some Democrats oppose Trump's speech as a political protest against his policies.
- Past State of the Union speeches by Trump faced protests and disruptions.
- A list of boycotting Democrats includes Senators Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, and Chris Murphy.
- Democratic leaders have suggested either quietly attending or not attending the speech to avoid disruptions.
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