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Trump plays economic cheerleader-in-chief at State of the Union 2026 — using hockey champs to show USA ‘winning’

Par : Steven Nelson · Ryan King

25 février 2026 à 05:38

The president credited his tariffs with bringing America's economic "turnaround" and blamed Democrats for having “caused” the affordability crisis.

Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union Address.

Olympic Hockey team members Jack and Quinn Hughes wearing gold medals.

President Trump delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, with members of the Olympic hockey team in the gallery.

President Trump delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, pointing his finger forward from a podium in the House chamber.

Donald Trump points while speaking at a podium during the State of the Union address.

President Trump speaking with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and others.

Supreme Court Justices John Roberts, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett sit and listen.

Representative Al Green protesting during a State of the Union address by holding a sign that reads "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!"

Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib shout during the State of the Union address.

Rep. Ilhan Omar shouts during President Trump's State of the Union address.