February 26, 2026 at 07:17PM
‘I was not protesting’: Guest arrested for standing at Trump’s State of the Union address
A guest was arrested at the State of the Union address after appearing to stand as former President Donald Trump spoke, officials said. Police cited the individual for unlawful conduct and potential trespass after the event.
Witnesses reported the person claimed they were not protesting when detained. The incident prompted questions about security and crowd management during the televised address.
Authorities did not indicate the nature of any charges beyond the arrest, and the person remained in custody pending further action.