Trump’s marathon State of the Union frames tariffs, immigration and a midterm playbook

President Trump delivers a lengthy State of the Union focused on the economy, tariffs and immigration enforcement, interlaced with personal guest stories and praise for allies, while Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response emphasizing affordability and cost‑of‑living concerns. The night features dramatic anecdotes, protests on the National Mall, a designated survivor, and policy chatter on stock trading bans and AI energy costs, highlighting sharp partisan divides ahead of the 2026 midterms.