Posted on 02/24/2026 4:18:43 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
He is expected to highlight domestic and foreign policy issues, like immigration crackdowns, widespread tariffs, military actions and more.
Usually in attendance are members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, the President’s Cabinet and other top executives officials.
But this time, several Democrats won't be going, including Kentucky's lone Democrat.
Rep. Morgan McGarvey provided this statement Tuesday:
"The State of the Union is a time to reflect on the state of our country, and when I do, I see our government unleashing unimaginable violence against our neighbors and our nation slipping into authoritarianism: these are not mere policy disagreements. We cannot pretend these are normal times, and tonight the President will attempt to normalize that violence and gaslight Americans into believing our rights are disposable or that we’re powerless to stop it.
"I won’t be attending tonight’s State of the Union, and I urge Americans watching to remember that our rights are not disposable, our power is not gone, and this is not normal."
CBS reports some Democrats will boycott the speech with counterprogramming at the National Press Club called "State of the Swamp."
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Take your turtle with you.
What a loon. As stupid as Massie and Paul.
Rep. Morgan McGarvey
How BRAVE!!
I am sure he will be missed.
What is "normal" to this Democrat Congressman? Child mutilation and child chemical castration, uncontrolled borders, high crime and murder rates, runaway inflation, higher fentanyl deaths, etc.?
Another ‘Congressman Who?’ takes a stand against what is good for America.
Never be missed but should be docked some pay ,LOL
Awww. He’s missing his chance to sit with fellow RAT Tom Massie.
His constituents will be having the tax breaks on tips, overtime, SS benefits, etc. despite him, not because of him.
“”””But this time, several Democrats won’t be going, including Kentucky’s lone Democrat. “””””
Nobody knows who you are so nobody cares.
Here’s hoping that Morgan brings a Sig-Sauer to protest ICE.
Wonder if the Democrats will have their auction paddles again this year?
Good Im glad these commies wont attend..it will actually be enjoyable to watch. NO ONE is forcing these fools to attend, if they dont want to attend, GOOD, dont go
But on the other hand... The “Republican” Kentuckian Representatives and Senators might as well be Democrats too.
Lone? What about Rand Paul and Thomas Maddie??
ISGAS.
I Scarcely Give A S***.
I would bet the ‘Rats had a lottery to see who could skip.
It won’t play well for any ‘Rats that attend.
“SS benefits,”
The treatment of SS remains the same.
Many oldsters will will get a new, larger deduction.
Including many of McGarvey's constituents...no thanks to him.
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