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Union Today
By the People, for the People
Trump to Highlight Economic Growth, Immigration and Foreign Policy in State of the Union
President Trump's second-term address expected to tout strong GDP, address living costs and trade policies
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday, February 24. He is expected to highlight strong economic growth, while also addressing concerns about high living costs and his administration's trade policies. Trump will also discuss immigration enforcement efforts and recent foreign policy developments, including tensions over Greenland and the future of NATO.
Why it matters
The State of the Union address is a key opportunity for the president to outline his administration's priorities and agenda for the coming year. Trump's speech will be closely watched for signals about his policy focus and political strategy as he enters the second half of his second term.
The details
Trump's State of the Union address will air on major networks at 9 p.m. ET on February 24. He is expected to tout recent strong economic growth, with GDP rising 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025. However, many Americans remain dissatisfied with the high cost of living. On immigration, Trump is likely to defend his administration's crackdown, even as approval for his handling of the issue has declined. In foreign policy, Trump may address tensions over Greenland and the future of NATO.
- Trump will deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24 at 9 p.m. ET.
- The U.S. economy grew at a 4.4% annual pace in the third quarter of 2025.
The players
President Donald Trump
The 46th and current president of the United States, serving his second term.
The takeaway
Trump's State of the Union address will be a key moment for him to lay out his agenda and priorities for the remainder of his second term, as he seeks to balance economic successes with lingering public concerns over issues like immigration and the cost of living.
