President Donald Trump arrived at the U.S. Capitol today and is preparing to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
Shaping the Republican Message
The President will address the nation from the Capitol in Washington D.C. Tonight. This speech provides an opportunity for Trump to shape and deliver the Republican party’s message as the November midterm elections approach.
The address is expected to begin around 9:00 PM ET and last between one and two hours.
Responses to the Address
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, will deliver the official Democratic response to President Trump’s speech. She will have significantly less time to present her rebuttal than her counterpart last year, Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, whose response lasted just over 10 minutes.
Senator Alex Padilla of California will also deliver a response to the President’s address, in Spanish, later this evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the State of the Union address?
The State of the Union address is an annual speech delivered by the President to Congress, updating the nation on the country’s condition and outlining the administration’s agenda.
Who will respond to the President’s speech?
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response and Senator Alex Padilla of California will deliver a response in Spanish.
When is the speech expected to begin?
The speech is expected to begin around 9:00 PM ET.
As President Trump prepares to address the nation, what role do you believe the midterm elections will play in shaping the content and reception of his speech?
