Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address

Washington, February 25, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Following President Trump’s State of the Union address, Congressman Jimmy Gomez released the following statement:
 
“I went to the State of the Union tonight because when an administration tries to erase you and your community and tell you that you don’t belong, the most powerful thing you can do is show up.

“Showing up is my form of protest.

“Tonight, the President told a story that does not match what families are living. He cherry-picked economic indicators and statistics that ignore the very real pocketbook pain people are feeling. He claimed costs are down while families are paying more at the grocery store. He claimed his agenda helps working families while billionaires benefit the most.

“Those kind of lies are meant to make people doubt what they see and feel every day. But you can’t gaslight people about their own lives. And you don’t get to erase the communities who keep this country running.

“I’m the son of immigrants who worked hard and contributed to this country. Families like mine built this nation. We’re still here. And we’re not going anywhere.”

Congressman Baird Commends President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04)

Congressman Baird Commends President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Washington, February 24, 2026

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump on his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress:

“Under President Trump, the State of the Union is strong. President Biden did colossal harm to our nation, plunging us into crisis after crisis. President Trump has worked tirelessly to restore American prosperity from the Biden Administration’s numerous catastrophes. I worked with President Trump to pass historic wins for Hoosier families and our farmers through the Working Families Tax Cuts. Under President Trump, the border is closed, and illegal immigration has plummeted to record lows. Americans are much safer now under President Trump’s leadership.

“There is always work to be done to create a more perfect union. As we approach America’s 250th Birthday, I look forward to working alongside the president to ensure Hoosiers can continue to prosper in the greatest country the world has ever seen.”

 
Additional Background: 
 
The Working Families Tax Cuts:

  • Reduced federal spending by $1.5 trillion.
  • Doubled the standard deduction used by over 90% of American taxpayers.
  • Made permanent the Child Tax Credit increase for more than 40 million families.
  • Slashed taxes for 12 million small business owners by close to $7,000.
  • Established the Trump Accounts for Children under the age of 18 to help jumpstart their futures.

Curbing Illegal Immigration:

  • Border Patrol has released zero illegal aliens into our nation’s interior for nine months straight.
  • Daily apprehensions at the border are down 96% compared to the last Presidential Administration.
  • National murder rates hit historic 125-year lows.
  • Every national major violent crime rate category plunged downward in 2025.
  • In Indianapolis, IN, crime decreased in each violent crime category as well, including a near 20% decrease in homicides.

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Sánchez on Trump’s speech: Rambling praise for himself, no plan for Americans

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union:

“I didn’t attend President Trump’s State of the Union. Instead, I watched from my office because I already knew what he would deliver: a long, rambling, self-congratulatory speech with no real solutions for the challenges Americans are facing. 

“While households stretch every dollar, he offered no serious plan to lower costs. No explanation of how he’ll refund working families and small businesses hurt by his illegal tariffs. Instead, he doubled down on the same failed trade policies that are driving up prices, costing families an estimated $1,700 more a year for groceries, housing and energy.

“No plan to make health care more affordable or restore coverage for the millions who lost it to pay for his tax cuts for billionaires and cruel deportation agenda that is tearing families apart.

“And no plan to work with Democrats on comprehensive immigration reform or to rein in ICE, just lavish praise for his agents’ abuses and the terror we’re seeing in our streets.

“No plan or accountability. Just more chaos and worn-out excuses while Americans continue to pay the price.”

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Rutherford Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress and the American people:

“Over the last year of his presidency, President Trump has done more to renew the American Dream than any other president by bolstering our economy, stopping the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs over our borders, restoring American strength on the global stage, brokering peace around the world, bringing manufacturing home, and putting America First.

“The Trump administration has removed more than 2.6 million illegal aliens from the United States through deportations and voluntary self-departures. They have arrested and deported over 400,000 illegal aliens charged with, or convicted of, crimes, including the worst of the worst criminals, killers, rapists, gang members, and repeat offenders. The Trump administration has also paused visa processing for 75 high-risk countries pending enhanced security vetting to help keep our communities safe.

“President Trump, along with Congressional Republicans, delivered the largest middle-class tax relief package in modern U.S. history, saving 5.9 million jobs, by signing the Working Families Tax Cut into law and saved our country an estimated $215 billion — equivalent to $1,335 per U.S. taxpayer —through the Trump Administration’s government efficiency efforts. Promises made, promises kept.

“The Trump administration ended the Israel–Hamas war by imposing a ceasefire framework, securing the release of hostages, and enacting a landmark Gaza Peace Plan to unleash total security and prosperity for all in the region. President Trump also brokered peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Israel and Iran, India and Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, and Egypt and Ethiopia. He truly is the President of Peace.

“President Trump also secured the capture of long-wanted narcoterrorist Nicolás Maduro, paving the way for his prosecution in the U.S., and achieved a ceasefire with Houthi terrorists in Yemen, restoring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea for U.S.-flagged ships.

“Finally, as Commander in Chief, President Trump made the largest investment in our military in decades, modernizing our forces with cutting-edge technology, rebuilding depleted stockpiles, and ensuring our troops are the best equipped in history as threats from our adversaries around the world continue to grow.

“If that’s what the Trump administration can accomplish in one year, imagine what can be done in three more. I can’t wait to continue to work with President Trump to deliver even more wins for the American people. God bless President Trump and our country.”

Trump’s State of the Union: ‘Untethered from the Reality Facing American Families’

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington)

Trump’s State of the Union: ‘Untethered from the Reality Facing American Families’

Washington, D.C., February 24, 2026

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the president’s State of the Union speech:

“The president is completely disconnected from the true state of the union. While Trump dismisses rising prices, Americans are living with the pain of the affordability crisis created by his tariffs and economic policies. Families are living in fear as he ignores calls to end the taxpayer-funded violence his ICE agents have brought to our communities.

“I have heard many State of the Union speeches during my time in Congress, but this was the most untethered from the reality facing American families. We need leaders who will stand up for our communities and our country. Instead, Republicans only blindly follow his destructive agenda. House Democrats and I remain focused on lowering costs and restoring safety in our communities.”

Crow Response to State of the Union Address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address: 

“Coloradans are worse off because of President Trump’s policies and the chaos under his administration. 

“Trump said he would lower prices. Instead, he cut health care for millions of Americans, enacted tariffs that raised housing and food costs, and passed a massive tax cut for the rich. 

“As Coloradans struggle to get by, the President has used his office to enrich his own family through corrupt deals. He’s protected the elite by covering up a massive sex abuse scandal he himself is implicated in.

“Trump has unfairly attacked Colorado and Coloradans’ rights. He’s sought to silence any dissent, weaponizing the federal government against his perceived opponents, including me. He’s enabled ICE to become a rogue and lawless agency that murders U.S. citizens.

“Trump has damaged our relationship with our allies, cozied up to dictators, and somehow managed to bomb seven countries in a year. Under his failed leadership abroad, America stands alone, and Americans are less safe as a result.

“Americans are sick and tired of the chaos, lies, and corruption under this President. In Congress, I will continue to fight back and lead the charge to hold Trump, J.D. Vance, and Republicans accountable for their failed policies.”

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THOMPSON RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: “AN INSULT TO HARDWORKING AMERICANS”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Thompson Representing the 5th District of CALIFORNIA

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address tonight:  

“Tonight’s address was an insult to hardworking Americans. Since taking office, this president has waged an illegal tariff war that cost the average family $1,700, unleashed rogue immigration agents to terrorize people in our streets, and carried out dangerous military actions for oil without Congressional approval. 

“And when he stood in front of our nation tonight, he lied about all of it.

“Hardworking families want a real plan to lower costs, they want to feel safe in their communities, and they do not want a new forever war that risks American lives. Instead of solutions, the President lied about the integrity of our elections and threatened to make it harder for citizens to vote. I will keep fighting to hold him accountable in the Congress, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion,” said Thompson. 

Rep. Thompson was selected by Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve as the designated survivor for the State of the Union. He watched the speech from a secure, undisclosed location off campus. Rep. Thompson’s guest, Napa veteran and small business owner Bernie Narvaez, attended in person. Read more about Mr. Narvaez here

MATSUI RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. 

“Tonight’s State of the Union was exactly what Americans have come to expect from President Trump: a performance built on distortion, grievance, and fantasy,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “For hours, the American people were subjected to Donald Trump’s unintelligible vision of America—completely blind to the cold, cruel reality his policies have created. Here is the truth: we are sicker, less safe, poorer, and more divided. Families are struggling to afford groceries and rent. Millions have lost access to health care. Communities are living in fear. Instead of offering real solutions, the President delivered self-praise and empty rhetoric.”

“After a year of chipping away at our institutions and unleashing authoritarian ICE operations in our cities, Trump is now setting his sights on voting rights, unchecked control of our armed forces, and doubling down on his reckless, illegal tariffs,” Matsui continued. “This was not a State of the Union. It was a State of the Scam. I will fight this administration at every turn. And when Democrats retake the House, accountability and corrective action will be swift. The American people deserve leadership rooted in truth, compassion, and competence. Tonight, they got none of it.”

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Congressman Valadao Releases Statement Following President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G Valadao (CA-21)

Congressman Valadao Releases Statement Following President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after attending President Trump’s State of the Union Address.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after attending President Trump’s State of the Union Address.

“I was honored to attend President Trump’s State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress,” said Congressman Valadao. “The President spoke about many issues that are critical to families across the country—from lowering costs and strengthening our health care system to expanding economic opportunity for the next generation and protecting our national security. These priorities are especially important to my constituents in the Central Valley, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to meet these goals.”

Congressman Valadao’s guest was Doug Verboon, District 3 Supervisor for Kings County.

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Standing Up for the American People: Carter statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Standing Up for the American People: Carter statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) tonight sent the below statement following President Trump’s first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress of his second term:


“Tonight, Democrats – including Jon Ossoff – refused to stand up for the American people.  


“They stayed seated when President Trump pronounced that our southern border is closed, zero illegal immigrants are being released, and ICE is empowered to do its job.


“They stayed seated while Georgians celebrated that interest rates have come down, inflation is under control, and thelargest tax cuts in American history are in full effect. We are paying no taxes on tips, overtime, or social security, and the child tax credit has doubled – all policies opposed by Senator Jon Ossoff and the entirety of Georgia’s democrat delegation.


“Eight wars have been ended through President Trump’s peace through strength agenda. President Trump is doing what Biden never even attempted, and that is to bring peace to the world stage and negotiate life-saving deals across the globe. Not a peep from the liberal side of the Chamber.  


“Democrats once again proved that they will stop at nothing to block President Trump’s agenda, even at the expense of the prosperity and safety of the American people. We saw a clear-cut division tonight between the Republicans, under the leadership of President Trump, who are standing up for our country, and the Democrats who stay seated and refused to acknowledge the truth: The State of our Union is strong.”

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