Nevada Congressional Members Divided on Attending Trump's State of the Union

Some will attend, others plan to boycott the president's annual address to Congress.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Three Nevada congressional members, Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto and Representative Susie Lee, confirmed they will attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. However, Representative Dina Titus said she will be boycotting the event. The plans of Representatives Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei remain unclear.

Why it matters

The State of the Union address is a high-profile political event, and the decision by Nevada's congressional delegation to attend or boycott reflects the partisan divide in the country. The event precedes the midterm elections, and the lawmakers' choices could signal their political stances and priorities to their constituents.

The details

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Democrats have the option to either attend with "silent defiance" or not attend at all to send a message to President Trump. Some House Democrats disrupted the 2025 address, with one member being booted and others walking out. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the planned boycott.

  • President Trump's State of the Union address is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The address precedes the 2026 midterm elections.

The players

Jacky Rosen

U.S. Senator from Nevada, a Democrat.

Catherine Cortez Masto

U.S. Senator from Nevada, a Democrat.

Susie Lee

U.S. Representative from Nevada's 3rd congressional district, a Democrat.

Dina Titus

U.S. Representative from Nevada's 1st congressional district, a Democrat.

Donald Trump

President of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“Nevadans need to hear the President acknowledge that the affordability crisis isn't a 'hoax' and outline a real plan to actually bring down costs.”

— Jacky Rosen, U.S. Senator (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

“Sadly, her story is one that is all too common because this Administration would rather protect the interests of the wealthy and well-connected than those of working mothers like Katie.”

— Susie Lee, U.S. Representative (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

What’s next

The State of the Union address is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, in the midst of a partial government shutdown and a Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's use of tariffs.

The takeaway

Nevada's congressional delegation is divided on attending President Trump's State of the Union, reflecting the broader partisan divide in the country. The event's timing, just before the midterm elections, underscores the political significance of the lawmakers' choices and the potential impact on their constituents.