As Trump walked to the podium in the House of Representatives chamber, Rep Al Green, D-Texas, held a sign behind the president reading: "Black people aren't apes." Green was ushered out of the chamber minutes later. He appeared to have a heated exchange with several Republicans as he left the chamber.

President Donald Trump gave a triumphant State of the Union speech, proclaiming that he has ushered in a “golden age of America,” while clashing with Democrats.

We do not fight absurdity with valor,” Rob Potylo, a comedian and political activist also known as Robby Roadmaster, said last night as Trump was delivering his State of the Union address. “We fight absurdity with more absurdity!

Focusing on political victories during his State of the Union address, Trump gave himself and Republicans high marks while scolding Democrats for their stances on the economy and immigration.

Aliya Rahman, who was dragged out of a car by ICE agents, was arrested after "simply standing in silence," her attorney said.

The president's address drew favorable reviews from nearly two-thirds of viewers, though approval fell short of his first-term speeches when at least 70% responded positively.

Omar said Capitol Police "aggressively handled" her guest, Aliyah Rahman of Minneapolis, forcing her to seek medical care at a hospital.

On inflation, immigration, tariffs and war, he presented a frequently distorted account as he claimed a “turnaround for the ages” and myriad achievements that don’t pass scrutiny.

The Detroit Democrat condemned Trump for not mentioning immigration crackdowns that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address focused on the economy, tax cuts, border security, DHS funding, Iran nuclear negotiations, tariffs and clashes with Democrats during a record-breaking speech before Congress.