Dozens of Democrats to stay away from Trump’s State of the Union

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, choosing nearby counterprogramming events over attendance in the House chamber. The boycott highlights differing strategies inside the Democratic Party, as some members organize forums and community meetings on policy issues while others attend the speech in person. The State of the Union will proceed under standard procedures, with Republicans expected to appear in full and the White House maintaining the traditional format of the nationally televised address.

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