The speech is a chance for Trump to make his case ahead of the midterms.
Last updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 2:10AM GMTof how the president is handling inflation, tariffs, relations with other countries, immigration and the economy, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
For Trump, the high-profile speech is a chance to make the case directly to millions of Americans ahead of November's midterm elections where control of Congress is at stake. ABC News has special coverage of the State of the Union and the Democratic response. Watch ABC News Live in the video player above. The address is also streaming on Disney+, Hulu.Trump arrives for State of the Union address President Donald Trump has arrived in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol for the State of the Union address.First lady Melania Trump was greeted with applause as she entered the chamber. She is seated with members of the Trump family, including Barron and Ivanka Trump. First Lady Melania Trump stands and waves as she arrives for the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.Trump is expected to tout himself as a peacemaker in his speech, according to excerpts released by the White House. "As president, I will make peace wherever I can -- but I will never hesitate to confront threats to America wherever we must," Trump will say. Iran looms large over Trump's address tonight. U.S. military assets have been surging to the Middle East for weeks, as Trump seeks to strike a nuclear deal with Tehran.Hours after the Senate failed to advance a procedural motion to fund the Department of Homeland Security, Trump is expected to demand the "full and immediate restoration of all funding for the Border Security and Homeland Security of the United States," according to an excerpt of his prepared speech. "As we speak, Democrats in this chamber have cut off all funding for the Department of Homeland Security. They have closed the agency responsible for protecting Americans from terrorists and murderers," the excerpt of his remarks stated.
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