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President Trump to Deliver Marathon 2026 State of the Union Address
The speech marks Trump's first State of the Union since returning to the White House in 2025.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on February 24 at 9 p.m. ET. The speech is expected to be a marathon event, with Trump signaling it will be "long" as he has "so much to talk about." The address will take place in the House of Representatives Chamber at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. and will be broadcast live across major television networks as well as streamed online.
Why it matters
The State of the Union is a key political event where the President outlines their administration's priorities and agenda for the coming year. Trump's 2026 address will be his first since returning to the White House, providing an important platform to lay out his vision for his second term.
The details
Trump plans to use the 2026 State of the Union to focus on issues like inflation, immigration, and foreign policy. He is expected to call on Democrats to end the partial government shutdown and reopen the Department of Homeland Security. The theme of the address will be "America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected." Trump's previous State of the Union addresses have been record-setting in length, with his 2025 speech clocking in at 1 hour and 39 minutes - the longest in modern history.
- The 2026 State of the Union address is scheduled for February 24, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET.
- In March 2025, Trump spoke to Congress in place of a traditional State of the Union address.
The players
President Donald Trump
The 46th and current President of the United States, who returned to the White House in January 2025 after a single term out of office.
Karoline Leavitt
The White House press secretary who announced details about the 2026 State of the Union address.
What they’re saying
“The 2026 State of the Union address will be 'long' because he has 'so much to talk about.'”
— President Donald Trump (The Hill)
What’s next
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The takeaway
President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address will be a closely watched event as he lays out his agenda for his second term, with a focus on key issues like inflation, immigration, and foreign policy. The marathon-length speech is expected to set another modern record for the longest State of the Union address.
