Trump’s marathon address tests voters as Democrats push counterprogramming

Donald Trump delivers a lengthy State of the Union focused on the economy, tariffs, and a hardline immigration stance, while Democrats stage counterprogramming and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the official Democratic rebuttal centered on affordability. The night includes dramatic personal anecdotes, interruptions from lawmakers such as Omar and Tlaib, a protest on the National Mall, discussion of a stock-trading ban, and the presence of a designated survivor (Doug Collins) as Trump touts policy priorities and a path forward ahead of the 2026 midterms.