Dem lawmakers plan unprecedented 'break with tradition' in response to major Trump address

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By Alexander Willis
Published February 18, 2026 9:28 AM ET

Last year, President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address since retaking the White House was met with vocal opposition from Democratic lawmakers, but next week on Tuesday, Democrats have a new plan to push back against the president with an unprecedented “break with tradition,” The New York Times reported Wednesday.

Last March, Democratic lawmakers were seen sporting signs with labels like “False” and “Save Medicaid” to protest Trump’s first State of the Union since retaking office, and Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was ejected from the chamber after interrupting the president’s address.

This year, however, Democrats plan to take a new approach: a “substantial number” of Democratic lawmakers plan to skip the event entirely and host an alternative event, a “People’s State of the Union,” the Times reported.

https://www.rawstory.com/state-of-the-union-2675280304/

I wonder if Shumer and Jeffries and the team are going to be there.............so that would be 261 not being in the room...............that will send a message for CBS...........will they only pan the fascist supporting side to make it look like a lot traitor supporters are there..............just asking.......