Protests Planned for Trump's State of the Union: What We Know
Summary
Some Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott President Donald Trump's upcoming State of the Union address and attend an outdoor rally instead. The rally, called the "People’s State of the Union," will take place near the U.S. Capitol. This event highlights ongoing disagreements over immigration policies and other issues.Key Facts
- The State of the Union address is scheduled for February 24 at 9 p.m. ET.
- Democratic lawmakers plan to attend a rally called the "People’s State of the Union" instead of the address.
- The rally is organized by MoveOn Civic Action and will start at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- Key Democratic Senators and Representatives are participating, including Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, and others.
- Democrats have previously boycotted Trump's major events, including his first inauguration.
- The rally aims to bring attention to the effects of Trump's immigration policies.
- Some Democrats will invite guests to the rally to share personal stories about these policies.
- The White House has downplayed the impact of the boycott.
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