Trump defended his economic record, touted recent deportations, and pushed immigration reforms like the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
He honored the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team with a Capitol invitation and the Presidential Medal of Freedom for goalie Connor Hellebuyck after their 2026 Winter Games gold.
Disruptions included Rep. Al Green being escorted out for a protest sign, over 70 Democrats boycotting, and guests like Epstein survivors brought by figures such as Chuck Schumer to demand file releases amid partisan tensions.
