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Maryland Democrats Boycott Trump’s State of the Union Address

2/25/2026

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Several Maryland Democrats will boycott the State of the Union address by U.S. President Donald Trump at 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) and Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) cite destructive actions harming Marylanders, including healthcare, food security, and small businesses.
Some Democrats will attend the address, bringing guests affected by President Donald Trump's policies.
Rep. Johnny Olszewski will highlight rising healthcare costs faced by constituents.

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Several Maryland Democrats will boycott the State of the Union address by U.S. President Donald Trump at 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) and Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) cite destructive actions harming Marylanders, including healthcare, food security, and small businesses.
Some Democrats will attend the address, bringing guests affected by President Donald Trump's policies.
Rep. Johnny Olszewski will highlight rising healthcare costs faced by constituents.