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Democrats Plan Protests During Trump’s State of the Union

2/18/2026

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Democrats Protesting Trump

House Democrats plan protests at the State of the Union address by U.S. President Donald Trump, including walkouts.
The protests center on a Department of Homeland Security shutdown and fatal shootings by immigration agents.
Rep. Gwen Moore will bring a constituent to highlight concerns about affordable childcare and healthcare.
Demonstrations for impeachment are planned in Southern California as part of a nationwide effort to pressure the administration.

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Trump Addresses Immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump should focus the State of the Union on immigration and the economy.
Republicans frame the DHS shutdown as the result of Democratic actions and urge him to address it.
They expect him to address affordability and avoid political grievances.
Democrats push immigration-enforcement reforms, arguing their proposals meet national standards.

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Democrats Protesting Trump

House Democrats plan protests at the State of the Union address by U.S. President Donald Trump, including walkouts.
The protests center on a Department of Homeland Security shutdown and fatal shootings by immigration agents.
Rep. Gwen Moore will bring a constituent to highlight concerns about affordable childcare and healthcare.
Demonstrations for impeachment are planned in Southern California as part of a nationwide effort to pressure the administration.

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