30 Lawmakers Diplomatically Skip Trump Speech For The 'People’s State Of The Union' Party
KEY POINTS
- •CNN reports that on February 17, 2026, Trump's approval rating among independents sank to 26%.
- •Approximately 30 Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Ayanna Pressley, plan to attend an alternative 'People’s State of the Union' event on February 24.
- •The event is led by MoveOn and MeidasTouch, while the White House press secretary focuses speeches on America's 250th anniversary and affordability issues.
CNN's February 17, 2026 poll reveals Trump's approval among independents crashing to a mere 26%, an expert-level flop in bipartisan love. Meanwhile, about 30 Congress cool kids, ranging from Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), strategically dodge the State of the Union like a corporate zoom meeting. They flock instead to the 'People’s State of the Union'—a fest organized by MoveOn and MeidasTouch on the very same February 24 night, proving multitasking protests are the 2026 energy drink. Meanwhile, the White House press secretary keeps it wholesome, promising speeches about America's 250th birthday and how not to bankrupt your wallet, proving even politics tries to birthday party responsibly.
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When 30 lawmakers run from Trump’s SOTU, it’s less insubordination and more sanctioned dodgeball. The People’s State of the Union: catchier name, less awkward applause lines.
Skipping Trump’s speech in favor of a 'People’s State of the Union' is like choosing dial-up internet in a 5G world, but with better snacks.
Trump’s approval sunk so low, even his own speech is playing ghost town bingo—30 lawmakers RSVP'd ‘already ghosted’.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 2/24/2026 | Author: Lauren Gambino (now); Rachel Leingang and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
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