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Trump's Address Interrupted by Boebert's Chair Mishap

2/26/2026

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During the State of the Union address on February 25, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump witnessed Congresswoman Lauren Boebert lose her balance on a chair.
The fall dragged down Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
Both Boebert and Tenney laughed off the moment afterward.
Other Republicans, including Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden, were embarrassed as they struggled to get Trump's attention.
Boebert praised the address as "fantastic."

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Story summary

During the State of the Union address on February 25, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump witnessed Congresswoman Lauren Boebert lose her balance on a chair.
The fall dragged down Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
Both Boebert and Tenney laughed off the moment afterward.
Other Republicans, including Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden, were embarrassed as they struggled to get Trump's attention.
Boebert praised the address as "fantastic."