Donald Trump is delivering his second State of the Union address of his current presidency on Tuesday, February 24. In a speech meant to cover various issues affecting the US, the president will address Congress from Capitol Hill in a televised event. Although live television coverage begins ahead of the event, viewers are wondering what time the speech actually starts.
Discover what time Trump’s State of the Union address begins here.
What Is the State of the Union?
In response to the U.S. Structure, the State of the Union is time for the president to “give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge mandatory and expedient.”
What Time Is the 2026 State of the Union Address?
Trump will begin the State of the Union at 9 p.m. ET on February 24 on Capitol Hill.
How Can You Watch Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address?
Viewers can watch the president’s State of the Union on most major news networks. There will even be free livestreams of the address on YouTube and C-SPAN.
What Will Trump Talk About in His State of the Union?
As expected with every president, Trump should discuss the present issues Americans are facing. Among the many topics he’s expected to the touch on are the economy, foreign affairs and his immigration crackdown.
Who Are Trump’s Special Guests on the State of the Union?
Amongst Trump’s special guests are Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk‘s widowed wife and Turning Point USA CEO, and the U.S. men’s hockey team that won gold within the Olympics. NHL player Jack Hughes said the team was “excited” to be on Capitol Hill.
“Yeah, we’re excited. The whole lot is so political. We’re athletes,” Jack told the Each day Mail ahead of the State of the Union. “We’re so proud to represent the U.S., and if you get the prospect to go to White House and meet the president, we’re proud to be Americans, and that’s so patriotic. … Regardless of what your views are, we’re super excited to go to the White House tomorrow and be an element of that.”