A High‑Stakes Address: Trump Prepares for State of the Union Amid Polling Concerns
President Donald Trump leaves after an event in the East Room of the White House on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Washington. President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address at a moment when national polling shows his support softening, creating an unusually high‑pressure backdrop for one of the most watched speeches of the year. While the State of the Union traditionally offers presidents an opportunity to outline their agenda and rally public confidence, this year’s address carries added weight as shifting voter sentiment becomes a central storyline. Advisers have signaled that Trump plans to emphasize economic themes, national security, and legislative priorities he argues will resonate with undecided voters. The White House is also expected to frame the speech as a reset point, aiming to reassert control over the national narrative and project stability. Political analysts note that State of the Union speeches rarely transform public opinion on their own...
