Speaker Johnson Invites Trump to Deliver State of the Union on Feb. 24, First of His Second Term
House Speaker Mike Johnson has formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver the State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026, a key opportunity for the administration to set the political agenda ahead of the midterm elections.
The invitation letter, sent Wednesday, praises the partnership between Trump and the Republican-led Congress, noting “the tangible results of commonsense governance” achieved in 2025. Republicans currently control both the House and Senate, providing the president a supportive platform for his message.
In the letter, Speaker Johnson wrote that lawmakers and the White House are ready “to advance the important work ahead of us in 2026,” highlighting legislative priorities and GOP unity. While Johnson previously indicated Feb. 24 was the anticipated date, the formal invitation now puts the spotlight on the Capitol event.
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“It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite you…” Johnson wrote to Trump in the formal invitation letter.
The Feb. 24 address will mark Trump’s first official State of the Union of his second term and will coincide with celebrations of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Trump has addressed Congress during this term before, but past speeches were not official State of the Union addresses.
Why it matters…
This speech offers Trump a national platform to shape policy narratives and rally Republican voters as the party tries to retain congressional majorities in the November midterms.
What happens next…
Capitol planners and congressional leaders will finalize logistics for the Feb. 24 address and coordinate security and scheduling as the date approaches.
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