'I'm not going to shut up': Sen. Kelly to attend Trump's State of the Union - NBC News

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., stated he feels it is his obligation to attend President Trump's State of the Union address, despite some fellow Democrats boycotting. He also addressed recent pressure from the Trump administration, which aimed to indict him over a video where he and other Democratic lawmakers encouraged troops to disobey potentially illegal orders.

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'I'm not going to shut up': Sen. Kelly to attend Trump's State of the Union - NBC News

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Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., spoke with NBC News’ Tom Llamas about his decision to attend the State of the Union address, saying he has an obligation, despite other members of his party choosing to boycott. Kelly recently faced pressure from the Trump administration, which sought his indictment over a video in which he and other Democratic lawmakers urged troops to defy orders that may be illegal.Feb. 25, 2026

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