What A Day Dems Opt Out Of State Of The Union
Feb 24, 2026
LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey congressmember who focuses on immigration oversight and defending democratic institutions, explains why she will skip the State of the Union and join alternative events. She discusses threats to democracy, legislative immunity as she fights prosecution tied to oversight, and strategies to limit ICE abuses while protecting communities.
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Trump's Approval Is Historically Low With Independents
- Trump's approval is at 36% and hitting historic lows with independents ahead of the State of the Union.
- CNN analysis showed Trump at minus 47 points with independents, the weakest any president has been at this stage this century.
Trump Rants About Polls While Honoring Victims
- Trump publicly dismissed polls at an event about victims of crimes by undocumented immigrants, claiming fake polls and insisting his numbers are higher.
- Jane Coaston highlighted the moment where Trump ranted about polls while honoring people killed by undocumented immigrants.
Tell Voters How Democracy Is Being Eroded
- LaMonica McIver urged Democrats to focus on defending democracy and explaining to voters how rights are being stripped away under this administration.
- She plans a prebuttal speech aimed at inspiring people to actively defend democratic freedoms and engage locally.