President Trump delivers 2026 State of the Union Address
On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union (SOTU) Address to a joint session of Congress.
Democrats and Republicans convened in the Chamber of the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. to hear comments from the president regarding the work of his administration and the future of America.
Inside the address
Calling the Trump administration’s accomplishments throughout the past year “a turnaround for the ages,” the president highlights a stronger America evidenced by wins in national security, energy and affordability.
“Today our border is secure, our spirit is restored, inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the economy is roaring like never before, our enemies are scared, our military and police are stacked and America is respected again, perhaps like never before,” Trump states.
“Our nation is back – bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before,” he says.
Making note of economic wins including record-setting stock market conditions, lowered gas prices and a boosted job market, the president expresses a belief America is approaching a “golden age.”
He also highlights the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary as cause for celebration.
“Together we’re building a nation where every child has the chance to reach higher and go further – where government answers to the people and the interests of hardworking American citizens are always our first and ultimate concern,” Trump says. “That is the debt we owe to the heroes who came before us, and this is the promise we must keep to America for our 250th year.”
Trump’s address lasted approximately one hour and 46 minutes, setting a record as the longest SOTU in U.S. history.
Lawmakers respond
Wyoming’s three Congressional members – Sen. John Barasso, Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman (all R-WY) – each released respective statements in support of the president’s message shortly following the address.
“What a difference a year makes,” Barrasso comments in a Feb. 24 statement released on YouTube. “The president was able to report tonight that America is back on track.”
“Republicans promised safety and prosperity for our nation and we’ve delivered,” Barrasso adds, referencing border security, gasoline prices, job market and affordability as evidence of America being on the right path.
Lummis echoes Barrasso’s comments in a statement shared via Facebook on Feb. 24.
“Unlike the last administration, President Trump has stood behind Wyoming’s coal industry, worked to streamline the burdensome environmental regulations that have killed countless projects and jobs, and kept his focus on delivering affordable, reliable baseload energy that American families and businesses depend on,” Lummis states.
“We’re not done yet, and no one is claiming we are,” she continues. “But we’re headed in the right direction, and as we keep pushing an America First agenda the State of the Union will only get stronger.”
In addition, a Feb. 24 press release issued by Hageman’s office highlighted the path forward.
“President Trump laid out a clear and optimistic vision for America’s future – one rooted in economic strength, secure borders, energy independence and restoring accountability in Washington, D.C.” says Hageman. “The American people deserve a government which prioritizes their interests, protects their freedoms and creates opportunities for families, workers and small businesses to thrive.”
“Wyoming knows firsthand the importance of policies which empower local communities rather than expand federal overreach,” Hageman continues. “I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and my colleagues in Congress to advance policies that grow our economy, defend our constitutional rights and ensure the next generation inherits a stronger, more secure nation.”
Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
