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Schiff Leads Democratic Boycott of Trump's State of the Union

2/22/2026

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Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced he will boycott U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union.
He cites violations of law and the Constitution, and accuses Trump of weaponizing the DOJ.
Schiff will join the "People's State of the Union" rally outside the Capitol, organized by MoveOn and MeidasTouch.
The move follows a trend, with seven Senate colleagues and more than 20 House Democrats planning to skip.

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Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced he will boycott U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union.
He cites violations of law and the Constitution, and accuses Trump of weaponizing the DOJ.
Schiff will join the "People's State of the Union" rally outside the Capitol, organized by MoveOn and MeidasTouch.
The move follows a trend, with seven Senate colleagues and more than 20 House Democrats planning to skip.