30 lawmakers skipping Trump address for ‘People’s State of the Union’
Several dozen lawmakers and activists are skipping President Trump’s address to attend a separate event titled the “People’s State of the Union.” The gathering will be livestreamed and positioned as a counter-narrative to the official address.
Organizers describe the event as a platform to highlight progressive policy priorities and grassroots concerns not featured in the televised speech. It is slated to feature speakers and discussions addressing economic inequality, healthcare, climate, and civil rights.
Attendees reportedly include a mix of lawmakers, prominent activists, and community leaders, signaling a coordinated effort to influence the national conversation ahead of the formal address. The livestream will offer an alternative forum for those who are not attending the president’s speech.