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President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address - The Detroit News

President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to Congress on February 24, 2026, shortly after the Supreme Court struck down his administration's tariff strategy. The address took place amid ongoing U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran. The event included recognition of the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team and was marked by political protests and debates from some members of Congress.

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President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address

Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 10:53 p.m. ET

President Donald Trump enters the House Chamber to deliver the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump enters the House Chamber to deliver the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Pool, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump shakes hands with his Vice President JD Vance at his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with his Vice President JD Vance at his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Win McNamee, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP Via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Win McNamee, Getty ImagesFirst Lady Melania Trump stands as she arrives for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

First Lady Melania Trump stands as she arrives for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP Via Getty ImagesThe U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team with Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes at the front arrive for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Behind him are Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

The U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team with Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes at the front arrive for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Behind him are Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Kenny Holston/The New York Times, Getty ImagesMembers of the Team USA Men's Hockey Team Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes look on from the audience as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Members of the Team USA Men's Hockey Team Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes look on from the audience as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Win McNamee, Getty ImagesGoalie Connor Hellebuyck raises his gold medal as members of the US Men's Olympic hockey team are recogized by US President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck raises his gold medal as members of the US Men's Olympic hockey team are recogized by US President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP Via Getty ImagesMembers of the U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team are recogized by President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

Members of the U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team are recogized by President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP Via Getty ImagesCabinet members (L to R) Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio applaud during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Cabinet members (L to R) Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio applaud during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Win McNamee, Getty ImagesRep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (C) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MI) shout during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (C) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MI) shout during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP Via Getty ImagesU.S. Representative Al Green, Democratic from Texas, exits as he holds a sign reading "Black people aren't apes" as US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

U.S. Representative Al Green, Democratic from Texas, exits as he holds a sign reading "Black people aren't apes" as US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP Via Getty ImagesRep. Norma Torres (D- CA) holds up a photo of Minnesota shooting victim Alex Pretti who was killed during an immigration enforcement operation during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Rep. Norma Torres (D- CA) holds up a photo of Minnesota shooting victim Alex Pretti who was killed during an immigration enforcement operation during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

Win McNamee, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy, and amid a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatening Iran.

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