Source: Fox News
Summary
A growing number of Democrats plan to skip President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and instead attend the “People’s State of the Union” event near the Lincoln Memorial. The event, organized by left-leaning groups, will focus on criticisms of Trump’s first year in office. Some Democrats will attend the State of the Union, while others will skip it altogether. Last year, Democrat leadership struggled to contain interruptions and made-for-TV moments during the address.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Democrats are opting for different ways to express their discontent with the administration. Some will attend the counter event, while others will skip the State of the Union altogether. The event near the Lincoln Memorial will feature senators and representatives, including Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, and Chris Murphy. Meanwhile, some Democrats, like Rep. Al Green, have a history of interrupting the address. This year, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has asked members to approach the State of the Union with either “silent defiance” or by not attending. The ritual of protest and counter-event has become a familiar part of the State of the Union tradition.
Author: Evan Null
