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Trump to Address Economy and Policy in 2026 State of the Union

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Trump will deliver the State of the Union on February 24, 2026
  • Economic growth and job creation are set to feature in his remarks
  • Democrats plan to boycott and hold alternative events

President Donald Trump is scheduled to present the 2026 State of the Union address to the 119th Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. EST. The speech is positioned as a key moment ahead of the midterm elections, with policy and economic themes expected to be central.

The administration has indicated that the address will focus on reassuring the public about the state of the economy. Topics such as domestic manufacturing, job growth, and stock market performance are expected to be highlighted as part of the president’s message to voters.

In addition to economic issues, the speech is set to include discussion of immigration enforcement and reductions in the size of the federal government. The president is also expected to address recent military actions involving Iran and Venezuela as part of his foreign policy overview.

Trump is anticipated to reference a Supreme Court decision that invalidated his previous tariff policies. He is expected to outline new approaches for imposing tariffs without relying on congressional approval, as part of his trade agenda.

What the numbers show

  • The State of the Union will take place on February 24, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. EST
  • Public approval of Trump’s economic leadership is around 39%
  • Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Senator Alex Padilla will deliver Democratic responses

The president is also likely to propose increased funding for the military and advocate for stricter voter identification requirements. These topics are expected to be included among the policy priorities outlined during the address.

On the opposing side, Democratic lawmakers have stated plans to boycott the event. Instead, they intend to participate in alternative gatherings, such as the “People’s State of the Union,” as a form of protest.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has been selected to provide the official Democratic response following the address. Senator Alex Padilla will offer a Spanish-language response, according to party officials.

Recent polling data indicates that public approval of the president’s handling of economic matters remains low, with figures near 39%. Advisers to the president have encouraged a focus on economic themes, though foreign policy and other issues have also played a role in shaping the administration’s messaging.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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