State of the Union 2026

State of the Union 2026

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026. Reuters/Nathan Howard

Longest in history: Key takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress

At one hour and 47 minutes, the US president's address is now the longest on record for a president to Congress.

Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO, addresses an event in Washington, DC on August 27, 2024. Reuters/Daniel Becerril

Trump's speech 'divorced' from economic reality, says labour union