Democrats Protest "State of the Union"
- huerfanodems
- 9 hours ago
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Democrats are planning various protests against Trump’s address to Congress, including some skipping the speech entirely and others attending counter-events. Some plan to attend and bring guests that highlight areas of the administration’s agenda that have drawn particular criticism, such as immigration enforcement.
Several Democrats are opting to skip Trump’s speech and instead head to a counterrally, dubbed the “People’s State of the Union,” which will begin around 8 p.m. on the National Mall. The event is hosted by liberal activist groups, including MoveOn Civic Action, and will feature “everyday Americans most impacted by Trump’s dangerous agenda.”
Other Democrats, including Jason Crow, will be attending a different counter event called the “State of the Swamp” at the National Press Club that will start shortly before Trump’s speech. Some lawmakers are considering attending the event for a brief period and then attending the State of the Union afterwards.
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Other members are prepared to protest in their own ways or walk out mid-speech.
Jeffries urges members to attend in ‘silent defiance’ or skip
“My current plan is to attend. We’re not going to Donald Trump’s house. He’s coming to our house. It’s my view that you don’t let anyone, ever, run you off of your block,” Jeffries said.
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