US President Donald Trump's State Of Union Address Live Updates: President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to focus on domestic issues, his intensifying threats about launching military strikes on Iran over its nuclear program cast a shadow over the address.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will give the Democratic Party response following Trump's speech. California Senator Alex Padilla, who made national headlines last year after being forced to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents, will deliver the party's response in Spanish.
Here are the Live Updates from Donald Trump's State Of Union Address:
Trump LIVE: Trump Makes JD Vance In Charge Of 'War On Fraud'
Donald Trump said Tuesday he was appointing his vice president to lead a "war on fraud" as he railed against alleged abuses of government benefits in Democratic-controlled states -- particularly Minnesota.
"I am officially announcing the war on fraud, to be led by our great Vice President JD Vance," Trump said.
He claimed that if his administration could "find enough of that fraud, we will have a balanced budget overnight."
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Trump claims Iran working on missiles that could hit US.
"They've already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America," Trump said during his State of the Union address.
Trump LIVE: Trump Demands Congress Pass Voter ID law, Repeats Unfounded Cheating Claims
US President Donald Trump called in his State of the Union speech for Congress to pass tough new voter ID laws ahead of November midterm elections, repeating his unfounded allegations of "rampant" electoral cheating.
"The cheating is rampant in our elections. It's rampant. It's very simple. All voters must show voter ID. All voters must show proof of citizenship in order to vote," said Trump, who has long claimed -- falsely -- that his 2020 election loss was illegitimate.
Trump LIVE: Trump Beats Bill Clinton's Record For Longest State Of The Union Speech
US President Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever State of the Union address, beating Bill Clinton's 2000 record of one hour and 20 minutes.
Trump also smashed his own 1 hour and 40 minute record for a presidential speech to Congress, which he set last March in an annual address that was not technically a State of the Union.
Trump LIVE: Trump Reunites Venezuelan Woman With Her Uncle
US President Donald Trump reunites Venezuelan woman Alejandra Gonzalez with her uncle, Enrique, who was arrested and held prisoner for years by the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
Trump LIVE: Democratic Lawmakers Interrupt US President Donald Trump
Trump LIVE: Trump Honours Lizbeth Medina, Mother Of 16-Year-Old High School Cheerleader Killed By An Immigrant
US President Donald Trump honoured the mother of Lizbeth Medina, a 16-year-old high school cheerleader from Texas who was brutally killed by an 'illegal immigrant.'
"Lizbeth’s killer was a previously-arrested illegal alien who had broken in, and brutally extinguished the brightest light in her family’s life... Her heartbroken mother is in the gallery to remind everyone in this chamber exactly why we are deporting illegal alien criminals from our country at record numbers," he said.
Trump LIVE: Trump's Big Remark On India-Pak War
35 million people, said the Prime Minister of Pakistan, would have died if it were not for my involvement: Donald Trump
Trump LIVE: Trump Reiterates "Stopped 8 Wars" Claim
US president Donald Trump once again underlined that he stopped eight wars, including the four-day India-Pakistan military conflict in May last year.
Eight wars include:
- Cambodia-Thailand
- India-Pakistan
- Israel-Iran
- Egypt-Ethiopia
- Armenia-Azerbaijan
- Congo-Rwanda
- Serbia-Kosovo
- Israel-Hamas
Trump LIVE: "America Is One Nation Under God"
America is one nation under god. said US President Donald Trump
Trump LIVE: Democrats Refuse To Stand In Support Of Trump's Remark On Protecting Americans
"If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support. The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens, said Donald Trump.
Democrats remianed seated.
Trump LIVE: Trump Remembers Charlie Kirk
"Charlie Kirk was violently murdered by an assassin. We must reject political violence of every kind," said US President Donald Trump as he remembered his friend, Charlie.
Trump LIVE: Trump Hits At Somali Community
Trump LIVE: Trump's Jibe At Fomer Speaker Of The House Nancy Pelosi
US President Donald Trump's jibe at former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after he demands a ban on Congressional stock trading.
When Trump delivered his 2020 State of the Union, then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi theatrically ripped up a copy of the speech afterward, overshadowing much of what Trump said.
Trump LIVE: Trump Calls To Pass 'Save America' Act
US President Donald Trump urged Congress to approve the 'Save America' Act in State of the Union address, stating "all voters will now have to show proof of citizenship and voter ID to vote."
Trump LIVE: What Made Trump Pass 'Dalilah Law' Barring Drivers License To Illegal Aliens"
Dalilah Coleman, a 1st-grader was severely injured in a car accident caused by an illegal alien driving a semitruck with a CDL. Her injuries include a traumatic brain injury, Cerebral Palsy, and she will need lifelong care and therapy.
The driver crossed the border in 2022 and was released into the country by the Biden administration. This is our why, the White House wrote in a post on X.
She and her father joined the State of the Union.
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I am standing between criminals and our border: US President Donald Trump
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US President Donald Trump called for Delilah law to "bar drivers license to illegal aliens."
Trump LIVE: Trump Announces Retirement Plan For All Americans
President Donald Trump announced that all working Americans can have access to a retirement plan that will match their contributions by up to $1,000 each year.
Trump LIVE: Trump Claims US Stock Market Has Done Well Under Him
US stock markets have done well under me: Trump
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We will protect our seniors social security, medicare: Trump
Trump LIVE: Lawmaker Waves 'Black People Aren't Apes' Sign At Trump Address
A Democratic lawmaker was ejected from US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday after holding up a sign reading "Black people aren't apes!", referencing a racist video of the Obamas posted on Trump's social media account.
Veteran congressman Al Green of Texas stood up as Trump arrived to address the joint session of Congress, waving the protest sign before someone in the crowd appeared to try and grab it from him.
Green, who is Black, stood his ground and was still holding up the sign as Trump started his prime-time address. But the lawmaker was eventually escorted out of the chamber amid chants of "USA! USA! USA!"
(AFP)
Trump LIVE: Lawmaker Waves 'Black People Aren't Apes' Sign At Trump Address
Trump LIVE: Top Announcements By Trump
- No tax on tips.
- No tax on overtime.
- No tax on interest for American-made car loans.
- Bigger Child Tax Credit.
Trump LIVE: US President Jokes About Third Term
"My first year of the second term... should be my third term, but strange things happen": Donald Trump
Trump LIVE: Inflation Is Climbing Down, Claims Trump
US President Donald Trump claimed inflation is climbing down in America.
Trump LIVE: Tariffs Paid By Foreign Countries Will Replace Income Tax
"Tariffs paid for by foreign countries will replace the income tax, take a great financial burden off the people I love," said US President Donald Trump while delivering 2026 State of the Union Address.
Trump LIVE: Trump Calls Supreme Court's Ruling On Tariffs "Unfortunate"
Justifying tariffs, President Donald Trump said tariffs were announced for US economy. "These countries were ripping us off," he said.
The high court's ruling, released on Friday, was "very unfortunate," Trump said in his State of the Union address.
But he added that US trading partners "want to keep the deal that they already made... Knowing that the legal power that I as president have to make a new deal could be far worse for them."
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Great Big Beautiful Bill gave citizens majo relief: Trump
Trump LIVE: Trump Thanks Petty Officer Scott Ruskan For Saving Lives
Thank you Petty Officer Scott Ruskan and to our heroes for answering the call and saving countless lives everyday: Trump
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All democrats voted against new tax cuts: Trump
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Welfare of citizens should be our main concern: Trump
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"We are building a nation where government answers to people," said Trump.
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President Donald Trump announced next Olympics will be held in the USA. "Next time the Olympic torch is lit, it will be in America in 2028," he said.
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Los Angeles is going to be safe just like Washington DC is one of the safest countries today: Trump
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"Our country is winning again. People telling me we are winning too much," said President Donald Trump as he welcomes US Ice Hockey Team inside house chamber.
Trump LIVE: USA Chants Echo During Trump's State Of Union Address
Trump LIVE: "More Americans Working Today Than Ever"
"More Americans are working today than ever. Most jobs have been added in private sector," said US President Donald Trump.
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Mortgage rates are the lowest in 4 years, and falling fast—and the annual cost of the typical new mortgage is down almost $5,000 dollars just since I took office," said Trump.
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US had received more than 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela since Washington's ouster of the South American country's leader Nicolas Maduro.
"We just received from our new friend and partner, Venezuela, more than 80 million barrels of oil," Trump said in his first State of the Union address since he began his second White House term.
"American oil production is up by more than 600,000 barrels a day," he added.
Biden Administration And Its Allies Gave Us The Worst Inflation: Trump
"The Biden administration and its allies in Congress gave us the worst inflation in the history of our country. But in 12 months, my administration has driven core inflation down to the lowest level in more than 5 years—and in the last 3 months of 2025, it was down to 1.7%," said US President Donald Trump.
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A short time ago we were a dead country. Now we are the hottest country anywhere in the world: Trump
Trump LIVE: Trump On How Economy Has Recovered
"Gas prices have reduced considerably," said President Donald Trump reiterating that the US economy has recovered in three months.
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Flow of deadly fentanyl down by 56%: Trump
Trump LIVE: "Zero Illegal Aliens Have Entered The US In The Last 9 Months"
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"We are respected like never before," said Trump in his 2026 State of the Union address.
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Trump recalls inheriting a nation in "crisis." US inflation was at record levels. There were wars and chaos around the world, he added.
"We have achieved a transformation live no one has ever seen before and a turnaround for ages."
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In five months we will celebrate epic milestone, said Trump, adding "We will celebrate 250th US independence. This is golden age of America."
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Our nation is bigger, stronger than before: Trump
Trump LIVE: Trump Begin State Of The Union Address
Trump LIVE: US President Donald Trump’s 2026 State Of The Union Address
First Lady Melania Trump Welcomes State Of The Union Guests To The White House
Trump State Of The Union LIVE Updates: Trump Arrives At Capitol For 2026 State Of The Union Address
Trump State of the Union LIVE Updates: Trump To Say Will 'Confront Threats To America', As Iran Tensions Rise
President Donald Trump will tell Congress Tuesday he will "confront threats" to the nation, according to excerpts from his State of the Union speech, as the United States expands its military presence near Iran.
"As president, I will make peace wherever I can -- but I will never hesitate to confront threats to America wherever we must," Trump will say in his first State of the Union address since he began his second presidential term 13 months ago.
Epstein Victims To Attend Trump speech, Demand Accountability
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein will attend US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday and are seeking accountability for the crimes of the convicted sex offender, lawmakers said.
"Today the world will see Donald Trump have to face these survivors right there in the House gallery," Representative Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington state, said at a press conference.
"Ambassadors and princes have been arrested in other countries," Jayapal said. "But here in America, not a single investigation has been announced into the pedophiles and predators of Epstein's horrific sex trafficking ring."
"We demand investigations right here at home," Jayapal said at the press conference attended by several victims of Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.
