10 Memorable Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address

The president delivered the longest such address in recorded U.S. history, punctuating it with emotional moments and real-life stories to illustrate policy.

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10 Memorable Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address — U.S. veteran Capt. E. Royce Williams is presented with the Medal of Honor by First Lady Melania Trump at President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address during his second presidential term, in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

Senior Reporter

2/25/2026|Updated: 2/25/2026

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During his record-breaking State of the Union address on Feb. 24, President Donald Trump struck emotional chords as he interacted with fellow Americans.

The 47th president stoked American pride as he celebrated gold-medal-winning Olympic athletes and showed appreciation for military heroes.

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Janice Hisle

Senior Reporter

Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]