# 2026 State of the Union Speech **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [February 24, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922 "2026-02-24T04:31:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/1 "2026-02-24T04:31:10Z")
In less than 24 hours, the speech will begin. Feel free to call out contradictions to fact and also any concerning promises or announcements made. For BBQ Pit-esque commentary, feel free to make them in [The Union’s in a state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923) thread in The BBQ Pit. ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/2 "2026-02-24T06:49:07Z")
Has there been any consideration on whether the “barely invited” SCOTUS justices be attending? ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/3 "2026-02-24T16:12:03Z")
I’m going on the record as saying I can’t, I just can’t. I have a hard enough time sitting through one from a normal president. Thank god for streaming services so I can pretend it’s not happening. I’ll get the gist from those of you brave enough to sit through it. ---
**Author:** ![Scoobysnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Scoobysnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scoobysnax)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/4 "2026-02-24T19:18:28Z")
I can’t listen to that man speak for more that a few minutes, so I will not be watching. However, I will be curious to see if he will be wearing a gold medal from the men’s hockey team. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/5 "2026-02-24T20:49:05Z")
> [@Scoobysnax](#): > > I can’t listen to that man speak for more that a few minutes, so I will not be watching. Same thing, but I will certainly check Politifact afterwards for the many fact-checks. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/6 "2026-02-24T20:55:17Z")
I’m going to watch but just to hope to see if the rumors of his health declining are actually true. I’ve never been pro-stroke but I’ll make exceptions. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/7 "2026-02-24T21:08:54Z")
Now everybody, have you heard, if you’re in the States Then the stroke’s preferred Don’t take no rhythm Don’t take no style Gotta thirst for killin’ Trump’s so vile, yeah! ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/8 "2026-02-24T21:21:07Z")
Brava! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/9 "2026-02-24T21:42:40Z")
Another who won’t be watching or listening. He has nothing to say that won’t be a distortion, a whine, or an outright lie. Bidenelectionfraudtariffseightwarslikenobodyhaseverseen. Fuck him. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/10 "2026-02-24T21:54:33Z")
Moderating: > [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Now everybody, have you heard, if you’re in the States > > Then the stroke’s preferred > > Don’t take no rhythm > > Don’t take no style > > Gotta thirst for killin’ > > Trump’s so vile, yeah! > [@Chefguy](#): > > Another who won’t be watching or listening. He has nothing to say that won’t be a distortion, a whine, or an outright lie. Bidenelectionfraudtariffseightwarslikenobodyhaseverseen. Fuck him. The OP very kindly started two threads, one in P&E and one in the Pit, here: > [@The Union's in a state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923): > > In less than 24 hours, the State of the Union address should begin. Feel free to vent here about anything connected with it. For non-BBQ PIT-esque commentary, feel free to make them in [2026 State of the Union](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922) thread in Politics & Elections. Understandably, one will be much more popular than the other. Let’s make sure to post Pit-like commentary in the correct thread. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/11 "2026-02-24T23:51:49Z")
I see that the White House YouTube channel has a thing saying - TEXT POLL TO 45470 FOR A WHITE HOUSE SURVEY’. If I lived in the US I would love to see those questions. Anyone want to take one for the team? ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/12 "2026-02-25T01:15:06Z")
I’m doing it now. So far, it’s just asking for info to put me on a mailing list ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/13 "2026-02-25T02:21:03Z")
Text message: **Gas prices are BELOW $2.30 in MOST states! An incredible drop from the RECORD HIGH gas prices we experienced under the last administration.** ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/14 "2026-02-25T02:22:16Z")
LOL, not here. In Oregon, they’re hovering around $3.50/gallon. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/15 "2026-02-25T02:30:59Z")
I can’t stand to listen to Trump talk, so I won’t be watching the address, but I will post every text I get from them during the speech. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/16 "2026-02-25T02:35:22Z")
Hey, join us in the Pit thread! We’re having a good time there. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/17 "2026-02-25T02:36:44Z")
**Since the start of the Trump Administration, 2.4 MILLION Americans have been lifted off of food stamps! The Trump Economic Recovery IS IN FULL SWING!** ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/18 "2026-02-25T02:37:09Z")
He misspoke. The proper term is _kicked off_. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/19 "2026-02-25T02:42:45Z")
Kicked off and now food insecure. Meaning hungry. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922/20 "2026-02-25T02:55:44Z")
**President Trump has REVOLUTIONIZED Health & Wealth in our Country!** **Setup a Trump Account at: [https://trumpaccounts.gov](https://trumpaccounts.gov)** **Save on your prescriptions at: [https://trumprx.gov](https://trumprx.gov)** [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-state-of-the-union-speech/1027922.md?page=2)