Event Brief
Democrats to Skip Trump's Speech for Rally
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Summary: A dozen Democrats will attend the 'People's State of the Union' rally instead of Trump's speech.
WHO: Democrats
WHAT: Ditch Trump's State of the Union speech for rally
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:39 PM ET
WHERE: National Mall
WHY: To participate in the 'People's State of the Union'
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