50 DEMOCRAT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO DISRESPECT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
"The State of the Union Address is a significant event for the American people because it provides a platform for the President to communicate directly with Congress and the nation. It allows the President to address key issues, present a legislative agenda, and set the tone for the upcoming year. The address is a way for the President to engage with the public and convey the administration's priorities and goals. It also serves as a reminder of the President's commitment to the Constitution and the democratic process, as it is a requirement of the U.S. Constitution for the President to report on the state of the Union to Congress."
The American Enterprise Institute
"The State of the Union address is a communication from the President to Congress in which the chief executive reports on the current condition of the United States and provides policy proposals for the upcoming legislative year. The address originates in the Constitution (Article II, Section 3, clause 1), which requires that the President "shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R44770
"Among the Senate Democrats skipping the president’s address are Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), the No. 3 Senate Democrat. Others opting not to attend include Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Tina Smith (D-MN), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), the top Democrat on the House’s Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is also not attending the address.
Other members not attending include Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME). Golden is one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress and will not seek reelection in 2026. His spokesperson told the Washington Examiner that he gave his guest ticket to a colleague who needed an extra.
Among the other House Democrats not attending the State of the Union are Reps. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Ami Bera (D-CA), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Sean Casten (D-IL), April McClain Delaney (D-MD), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Greg Casar (D-TX), Becca Balint (D-VT), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)..Wyden will not attend the president’s address, however, and plans to hold a virtual town hall with Merkley earlier in the day on Tuesday."
The Washington Examiner
"House Minority Whip Katherine Clark told ABC News she will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, making her the highest-ranking House Democrat to skip the event."
ABC KATV
"U.S. Rep. André Carson will not attend the first State of the Union address of President Donald Trump's second term,"
Indy Star
Eric Swallwell of California will not attend, as he plans to attend an alternate event being held on the same night, accompanied by Seth Moulton of Massachusetts. The event is organized by DEFIANCE. ORG.
"AOC will not attend." Surprise, surprise.
Please forgive any repeats, as I am pulling from multiple sources. ALL of the following plan to attend the DEFIANCE event.
"Sen. Tina Smith (Minn.)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Md.)
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (Ariz.)
Rep. Becca Balint (Vt.)
Rep. Greg Casar (Texas)
Rep. Veronica Escobar (Texas)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.)
Rep. Delia Ramirez (Ill.)
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.)
Rep. John Larson (Conn.)"
The Hill
The American Enterprise Institute
"The State of the Union address is a communication from the President to Congress in which the chief executive reports on the current condition of the United States and provides policy proposals for the upcoming legislative year. The address originates in the Constitution (Article II, Section 3, clause 1), which requires that the President "shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R44770
"Among the Senate Democrats skipping the president’s address are Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), the No. 3 Senate Democrat. Others opting not to attend include Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Tina Smith (D-MN), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), the top Democrat on the House’s Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is also not attending the address.
Other members not attending include Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME). Golden is one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress and will not seek reelection in 2026. His spokesperson told the Washington Examiner that he gave his guest ticket to a colleague who needed an extra.
Among the other House Democrats not attending the State of the Union are Reps. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Ami Bera (D-CA), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Sean Casten (D-IL), April McClain Delaney (D-MD), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Greg Casar (D-TX), Becca Balint (D-VT), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)..Wyden will not attend the president’s address, however, and plans to hold a virtual town hall with Merkley earlier in the day on Tuesday."
The Washington Examiner
"House Minority Whip Katherine Clark told ABC News she will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, making her the highest-ranking House Democrat to skip the event."
ABC KATV
"U.S. Rep. André Carson will not attend the first State of the Union address of President Donald Trump's second term,"
Indy Star
Eric Swallwell of California will not attend, as he plans to attend an alternate event being held on the same night, accompanied by Seth Moulton of Massachusetts. The event is organized by DEFIANCE. ORG.
"AOC will not attend." Surprise, surprise.
Please forgive any repeats, as I am pulling from multiple sources. ALL of the following plan to attend the DEFIANCE event.
"Sen. Tina Smith (Minn.)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Md.)
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (Ariz.)
Rep. Becca Balint (Vt.)
Rep. Greg Casar (Texas)
Rep. Veronica Escobar (Texas)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.)
Rep. Delia Ramirez (Ill.)
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.)
Rep. John Larson (Conn.)"
The Hill
