About 30 Democratic lawmakers gather on National Mall as politicians and celebrities gather at National Press Club

Some will bring guests to spotlight Jeffrey Epstein’s abuses and ICE violence. Others will boycott the president's speech entirely.

US president signaled a ‘long speech’, expected to start at 9pm ET, which will double as pitch to voters ahead of midterms later this year

See the 'People's State of the Union' event live as some Democrats boycott the President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.

As President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union on Feb. 24, more than 80 Democrats have announced they will be boycotting tonights speech.

About 30 Democratic lawmakers gather on National Mall as politicians and celebrities gather at National Press Club