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Johnson calls Democrats' boycott of Trump's address 'detestable'
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Summary: House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Democrats for boycotting Trump's State of the Union, emphasizing respect for the office.
WHO: House Speaker Mike Johnson
WHAT: Criticism of Democrats' boycott of State of the Union
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To express disapproval of the boycott and uphold tradition
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