Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump will deliver his first official State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night. The address is expected to be watched closely for viral moments and headline-grabbing exchanges. In recent years, it has become common for presidents to acknowledge guests in the audience during the speech. This practice was first introduced by President Ronald Reagan in his 1982 address, when he honored Lenny Skutnik, a congressional budget office assistant who helped rescue people from the icy waters of the Potomac River after a plane crash. Other notable moments from past State of the Union addresses include Nancy Pelosi tearing up Trump’s speech in 2020 and Rep. Joe Wilson interrupting President Barack Obama’s address in 2009.
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As expected, the State of the Union address has become a platform for dramatic moments.
Presidents acknowledge guests in the audience, a practice started by Ronald Reagan in 1982.
Nancy Pelosi tore up Trump’s speech in 2020, sparking a social media firestorm.
Rep. Joe Wilson interrupted President Barack Obama’s address in 2009, shouting “You lie!”.
Lauren Boebert shouted at Biden during his address, referencing the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan.
The State of the Union address has become a performance, with politicians using it as an opportunity to make headlines and create viral moments.
Author: Evan Null
