State of the Union LIVE updates: President Donald Trump to address the United States
Sydney Morning Herald
by Michael Koziol, Isabel McMillanFebruary 25, 2026
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President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is set to tackle a mix of domestic achievements and legal challenges as he seeks to rally support ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. A key focus will be his ongoing feud with the US Supreme Court, which recently ruled against his signature tariff policies. Despite this setback, Trump has vowed to continue his aggressive trade strategy, even lowering tariffs from 15% to 10% as a compromise while still planning retaliatory measures against trading partners. His criticism of the court has been sharp, with social media posts mocking its decision and signaling his disdain for what he views as an outdated judicial system.
Domestically, Trump faces growing scrutiny over his economic policies, with polls showing voter disapproval rates on tariffs (64%) and inflation (65%) reaching concerning levels. Despite his administration’s emphasis on economic growth, a recent Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos poll revealed that 57% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s economic management—a stark reversal from his first term, when the
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/25/2026