Rep. Jasmine Crockett Boycotts Trump's State of the Union Address

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas announced that she will boycott President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, blasting him as a "wannabe king" and describing the current state of the union as "grim." Crockett, who is running in the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary, said she refuses to "legitimize the weaponization of the federal government, blatant lies and corruption, and the destruction of our Constitutional principles and democratic norms."

Why it matters

Crockett's boycott of the State of the Union address highlights the deep partisan divide in the country and the ongoing tensions between Democrats and the Trump administration. Her strong criticism of the president and refusal to attend the speech reflects the growing political polarization in the U.S.

The details

In her statement, Crockett said she would not "waste time listening to Donald Trump lie to the American people" and instead plans to return to Texas to talk with families about issues like cuts to social programs, immigration enforcement, and the impact of tariffs. She accused Trump of having an "authoritarian agenda" and said the current state of the union is "grim" but not permanent, vowing to continue the fight to "strengthen the State of the Union."

• Crockett made the announcement on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, ahead of Trump's State of the Union address.

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