Democrats hold counter-events during Trump’s State of the Union address: ‘These are not normal times’

About 30 Democratic lawmakers gather on National Mall as politicians and celebrities gather at National Press ClubState of the Union address - live updatesDemocrats are holding competing events on the evening of the State of the Union address across Washington where lawmakers are boycotting the official event and protesters say they want to show the growing opposition to Donald Trump’s increasingly unpopular agenda.On the National Mall, hundreds of people, including about 30 Democratic members of Congress, gathered for the “People’s State of the Union”, a counter-rally. Attendees held signs that read “No Money for ICE” and “Healthcare Not Warfare”. One person on stage carried a large poster with the photographs of the more than 30 people who have been killed in dealings with ICE since Trump took office in 2025. Continue reading...