Trump Outlines Economic and Security Agenda in High-Stakes State of the Union

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, President Trump delivered a pivotal State of the Union address aimed at framing the narrative for the upcoming midterm elections. Against the backdrop of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown and a recent Supreme Court defeat regarding his tariff policies, the President emphasized a theme of “America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected.” The address introduced significant regulatory proposals, notably requiring artificial intelligence companies to fund their own electricity consumption. Furthermore, the President addressed escalating tensions with Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The speech underscored the nation’s deep political divide, evidenced by a Democratic boycott and a rebuttal from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger focusing on the administration’s fiscal and social controversies.