Democrats hold counter-events during Trump’s State of the Union address: ‘These are not normal times’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Fabiola Cineas and Joseph Gedeon in Washington DCFebruary 25, 2026 at 03:12 AM
Democrats hold counter-events during Trump’s State of the Union address: ‘These are not normal times’

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While President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, Democrats held counter-events in Washington D.C., including a "People's State of the Union" rally on the National Mall. Organized in part by MoveOn, the rally drew hundreds of people, including around 30 Democratic members of Congress, protesting Trump's agenda. Speakers criticized policies related to ICE and called for the release of the Epstein files, with Representative Summer Lee announcing plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi. Senator Chris Murphy explained his absence from the State of the Union, stating that "these are not normal times." The counter-event was streamed online, drawing an estimated 220,000 viewers.

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