Summary
Rep. Summer Lee will deliver the Working Families Party's response to President Trump's State of the Union address. This response is part of a tradition where rising stars on the left share their views after the President's speech. The main Democratic response will be provided by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, highlighting differences within the Democratic Party.
Key Facts
- Rep. Summer Lee is from Pennsylvania and will speak for the progressive Working Families Party.
- This response follows a tradition of rising stars delivering speeches, with past speakers like Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib.
- Lee plans to address concerns about a "rigged system" favoring the wealthy.
- The main Democratic response will come from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger.
- Spanberger represents a more moderate view within the Democratic Party.
- The speeches happen amid Democratic Party debates between progressive and moderate factions.
- Progressive and moderate Democrats are competing in primary elections across the country.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has encouraged Democrats to quietly attend or boycott the State of the Union, avoiding protests inside the chamber.
