We have some big news this afternoon. A mass boycott of Donald Trump's State of the Union address next week has been launched.

Several Democratic lawmakers and organizations say they will not be in attendance of the speech.

They will not be watching the speech.

They will not be promoting the speech scheduled for February 24th.

And while the White House, the White House isn't too pleased,

because historically, every lawmaker, if they can't attend, they do attend the State of the Union as a

kind of decorum, as decorum. And yet, this year feels different. Donald Trump's first state of the

union of his second presidency will be met with boycotts a emptier chamber, one that he, a crowd that is smaller than he has seen in the past. Make sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe. The more you like, the more people see this. And please support my work. Subscribe to my substack. Click the link below. The people's state of the union, presented by Midas

Touch and move on, will feature a number of lawmakers who are boycotting the state of the union.

Senator Ed Markey, Senator Jeff Merkley, Murphy, Tina Smith, Chris Van Hollen, Congresswoman Yasim and Ansari, Becca Ballant,

Greg Sizar, Pramela Jayae Paul, and Delia Ramirez, among others.

Senator Van Hollen had this to say, quote, next week, Trump will deliver a state of the union address.

I won't be there. Trump is marching America towards fascism,

and I refuse to normalize his shredding of our constitution and democracy. This cannot be business

as usual. Another member of Congress, Ami Berra, made this announcement. As a senior member of the

House of Representatives, I feel an obligation to attend the State of the Union. Out of respect for

the president, as they outline their vision for our country, this year I feel an obligation to attend the state of the union. Out of respect for the president as they outline their vision for our country,

this year I feel different.

After watching President Trump run roughshot over the Constitution,

display utter disregard for Congress and openly engage in corruption,

as he and his family used the office to enrich themselves and tarnish this country that I love,

I will not give him the dignity of having my presence at the state of the union.

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