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6. Alternatives to the SOTU

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:23 AM

18 hrs ago

(starting) 7:00 p.m. EST “State of the Swamp”
At the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
Lots of celebrity guests will speak. Live streaming event.
https://www.defiance.org/sotu

(starting) 8:00 p.m. EST “People’s State of the Union”
Sponsored by moveon.org
Lots of lawmakers who will boycott Trump’s speech will participate, plus numerous ordinary people who have been afflicted by Trump’s policies. Hosted by Katie Phang and Joy Reid.
Live streaming event. It will also be broadcast on YouTube by MeidasTouch.
https://www.mobilize.us/moveon/event/903012/

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Boycott the State of the Union Trump doesn't deserve our attention [View all] Historic NY 18 hrs ago OP

Yup. Fuck Donald. Joinfortmill 18 hrs ago #1

Same speach, different day Johonny 18 hrs ago #2

I switch the channel or turn on music any time D*ckless Don is on! state of stupid 18 hrs ago #3

Are you boycotting something if it's a thing you wouldn't do anyway? Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #4

Yep - ugliness in action that craves attention should get none. lark 18 hrs ago #5

Alternatives to the SOTU Wednesdays 18 hrs ago #6

I signed up for defiance gab13by13 17 hrs ago #8

I'll be with Medias on You Tube with the Peoples State of the Union.. Historic NY 11 hrs ago #10

I cannot imagine any scenario that would willingly cause me to watch that speech. Vinca 18 hrs ago #7

I know many here hate Bill Maher Tree Lady 14 hrs ago #9