The speech is a chance for Trump to make his case ahead of the midterms.
Last updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 2:31AM 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+ and Hulu.Trump touts his economy, but polls show most Americans disapprove President Trump, early on in his speech, sought to highlight what his administration sees as economic wins: lower gas prices and a booming stock market.Trump touches early on key issue -- immigrationTrump said the U.S. has "the strongest and most secure border in American history," though noted that those who come in legally and "will love our country" are always welcome.President Trump started off his address saying, "Our nation is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before." "After just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before, and a turnaround for the ages. It is indeed a turnaround for the ages," Trump said. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver his State of the Union address at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.President Trump entered the House chamber just after 9 p.m. to boisterous applause. He is shaking hands with lawmakers as he makes his way to the dais. This is Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term. President Donald Trump is greeted as he walks into the House Chamber to give his State of the Union at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.
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