State of the Union address: Trump boasts about ‘winning too much’ and welcomes US men’s Olympic hockey team into House chamber – live

The Guardian - World NewsEN 8 min read 100% complete by Shrai PopatFebruary 25, 2026 at 03:45 AM

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During the State of the Union address, President Trump addressed the Supreme Court's recent ruling against his global tariffs, calling it "unfortunate" but stating his administration is pursuing legal alternatives, including new 15% global tariffs. He falsely claimed the initial tariffs led to no inflation and tremendous growth. Trump also welcomed the US men's Olympic hockey team into the House chamber. Other key moments included Trump repeating a xenophobic rant against the Somali community and boasting about low gas prices. The address was attended by Supreme Court justices, and Democratic lawmakers invited Epstein survivors as guests.

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