Trump’s most outrageous moments from his State of the Union address

WorldPolitics
26 Feb 2026 • 12:18 AM MYT
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  • Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, lasting one hour and 48 minutes.
  • During his speech, Trump criticized the Supreme Court, joked about a third term, and addressed his immigration policies, but notably omitted any mention of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
  • He boasted about American prosperity and called out Democrats for their reactions, with many refusing to stand or leaving the chamber.
  • Critics widely condemned the speech, with some describing it as “one big lie” and a 'slap in the face' to Americans, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger accusing Trump of “unprecedented corruption.”
  • Late show host Stephen Colbert also criticized Democrats' “silent defiance” as an ineffective approach.

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