Democrats Hold 'People's State of the Union' Event During Trump's Address

Around 30 Democrats boycotted President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, instead hosting the 'People's State of the Union' event on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The alternative program, starting 30 minutes before Trump's speech, aimed to highlight individuals affected by his policies, including immigration enforcement and budget cuts. A separate press conference titled 'State of the Swamp' was also held. Senator Chris Murphy criticized Trump for undermining democratic institutions, stating he did not deserve the congressional audience. The events were streamed online to reach wider audiences.