What time is the State of the Union? How to watch Trump’s speech tonight

Tonight, President Donald Trump will address Congress in his 2026 State of the Union. The address is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Most major news networks will be covering the speech live. The speech will also stream live for free on YouTube, and the White House will provide its own free livestream.

Highlights from Trump's 2026 State of the Union speech

President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.

Stephen Colbert Targets Trump’s ‘Incredibly Long’ Speech in Last Live Show

During his most recent live broadcast of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert took aim at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Labeling it “incredibly long,” Colbert focused on the extended runtime along with the central messaging.

Here’s how to watch Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address tonight

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that a large portion of the address will focus on the economy.

State of the Union address highlights: Trump clashes with Democrats in speech declaring a 'golden age' of America

Get highlights on Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address as he speaks before Congress on the current U.S. state of affairs.

Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Respond to Trump's State of the Union: ‘Nut Job Wannabe King'

"When you ramble incoherently for two hours is that technically still a speech or does it at some point become a conniption fit?"

Fact checking Trump's SOTU speech live: His remarks on Iran, tariffs, ICE, Supreme Court, and more

Donald Trump’s SOTU comes amid record-low approval and voter backlash; CNN says he knows the stakes ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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State of the Union updates: Trump spars with Dems, touts economy and immigration

President Donald Trump declared during Tuesday's marathon State of the Union that "we're winning so much," saying he'd sparked a jobs and manufacturing boom at home while imposing a new world order abroad - hoping that offering a long list of his accomplishments can counter approval ratings that have been falling.
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3 ways to watch Trump’s 2026 State of the Union speech streaming live for free tonight

President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address happens on Tuesday, February 24 starting at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The President’s speech can be viewed on NBC and several other major television networks such as C-SPAN, FOX News and CNN.
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What Time Is Trump's State of the Union Speech Tonight and Where to Watch

Security fencing surrounds the U.S. Capitol ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday.Annabelle Gordon/Reuters President Trump’s State of the Union speech starts shortly after 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The speech will be shown on all major networks ...