Colorado’s DeGette plans to skip Trump’s State of the Union address

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 559

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette of Denver will not attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday.

“Donald Trump demeans our Constitution, courts, and respected public institutions almost every day,” DeGette said in a statement. “I will not legitimize his egregious actions by attending his address.”

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