What to know about Trump's State of the Union address
The US president's address to Congress will feature high-profile guests, policy promises and reflections on his first year back in office.
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Notable Quotes
"I tore up a manifesto of mistruths."
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"Thompson, though, said he would still be watching the address from a secure, undisclosed location."
— Mike Thompson , Politician
"These people are crazy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They have instituted another Democrat shutdown."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Now they have closed the agency responsible for protecting Americans from terrorists and murderers…"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You killed Americans!"
— Rashida Tlaib , Politician
"Black People Aren’t Apes!"
— Al Green , Politician
Key People
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger became Virginia’s first female governor and has served three terms in the U.S. House.
Democratic Representative Al Green represents Texas's 9th congressional district.
Amy Coney Barrett is an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Brett Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Elena Kagan is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Democratic Senator from Michigan advocating for the bridge's economic benefits.
House minority leader who paid tribute to David Scott.
Ilhan Omar is a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the United States.
Matthew Tkachuk is an American ice hockey player who plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House from Louisiana.
Mike Thompson is a U.S. Representative from California.
Former Speaker of the House known for her political activism.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
A Democratic Representative from California advocating for immigrant rights.
A Democratic Representative from Michigan known for her progressive views.
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