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Dozens of petulant Democrat members of Congress have announced they will not attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address tonight, with reports indicating as many as 45 confirmed absences.
The address marks Trump’s first SOTU in his second term, following his 2024 election victory.
Many of those skipping are participating in alternative events, such as the “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall organized by groups like MoveOn and MeidasTouch, or the “State of the Swamp” gathering at the National Press Club.
Others say they plan to watch remotely or “spend time with constituents.”
CBS Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane noted on X that the number had reached 40 and was still growing.
At least 40 Congressional Democrats are skipping Trump’s State of the Union tonight
The number is rising
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) February 24, 2026
The total is now around 45 based on compilations from ABC News, The Hill, Washington Examiner, and Fox News, including independents who caucus with Democrats.
The following senators have confirmed they will not be present:
Ed Markey — Attending “People’s State of the Union” rally on National Mall.
Jeff Merkley — Attending “People’s State of the Union” rally.
Chris Murphy — Attending “People’s State of the Union” rally.
Tina Smith — Attending “People’s State of the Union” rally.
Chris Van Hollen — Attending “People’s State of the Union” rally.
Adam Schiff — Attending “People’s State of the Union”; first time skipping.
Patty Murray — Delivering a livestreamed address to her state.
Ruben Gallego — Spending time with family and working for Arizona.
Ron Wyden — Attending “State of the Swamp” event at National Press Club.
Sheldon Whitehouse — Boycotting (per reports).
Tammy Duckworth — Noted in boycott lists.
Angus King — Not attending; will watch elsewhere (caucuses with Dems).
House Democrats Not Attending:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — Avoiding “normalizing” Trump’s conduct.
Ami Bera — Concerns over Trump’s “trolling” and “corruption.”
April McClain Delaney — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Becca Balint — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Bonnie Watson Coleman — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Chellie Pingree — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Dan Goldman — Attending “State of the Swamp.”
Dave Min — Boycotting (per reports).
Delia Ramirez — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Dina Titus — Watching from office.
Don Beyer — Meeting with constituents.
Eric Sorensen — Boycotting (per reports).
Eric Swalwell — Attending “State of the Swamp.”
Eugene Vindman — Attending “State of the Swamp.”
Gabe Amo — Boycotting (per reports).
Greg Casar — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Jared Golden — Watching from home; gave ticket away.
Jan Schakowsky — Boycotting (per reports).
Jim Himes — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
John Larson — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Mike Quigley — Boycotting (per reports).
Pramila Jayapal — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Robert Garcia — Boycotting (per reports).
Sean Casten — Watching elsewhere, not in chamber.
Seth Moulton — Attending “State of the Swamp.”
Shontel Brown — Boycotting (per reports).
Summer Lee — Boycotting (per reports).
Sydney Kamlager-Dove — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Valerie Foushee — Boycotting (per reports).
Veronica Escobar — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
Yassamin Ansari — Attending “People’s State of the Union.”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has encouraged those attending to respond with “silent defiance.”
Similar absences occurred during Trump’s first term, though this year’s number appears larger.
The address is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
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