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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to give a speech at the State of the Union today (February 24). The event will take place at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, and will feature lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, as well as military leaders.
The event has already been hit by Epstein Files protests. Epstein survivors attending the event will also wear "release the files" pins, according to reports.
Epstein survivor Dani Bensky said: “Where are the rest of the files? The truth must come out. Why are there no investigations when there are plenty of people in these files to investigate? Have we read them?”
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will also attend, as a White House spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. In his speech, Trump is likely to give an overview of his year in office, but he is also expected to discuss future policies.
Mr Trump is expected to discuss recent developments in Iran, as well as domestic issues and the economy.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed earlier today that the President will make policy announcements.
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It's time to get ready for what is sure to be a fascinating night in American politics, with US president Donald Trump's big speech 90 minutes-or so away.
Epstein survivors to wear 'release the files' pins
Epstein survivors are going to wear these pins, urging the release of all the files.
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Trump said it will be a 'long speech'
According to the American media outlet The Hill, Mr Trump has already said it will be a "long speech".
Topics of previous speech
At his last speech to Congress in March 2025, the BBC said, Trump spoke about the war in Ukraine, his desire to take Greenland, and a promise to lower taxes "for everybody".
Event comes after Supreme Court's decision to overrule tariffs
CNBC also pointed out Mr Trump "will speak days after the Supreme Court overruled the tariffs that have underpinned much of his economic policy".
Trump to speak while 'approval ratings are waning'
This address comes ahead of the midterm elections that will take place in November.
American CNBC said Mr Trump "will speak during a time in his presidency where his approval ratings are waning".
When will the event take place?
The address is scheduled at 21:00 EST (02:00 GMT) on Tuesday.
'Policy announcements' to be made
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, earlier today said President Trump will make "policy announcements".
Trump expected to address developments in Iran
Mr Trump is expected to discuss recent developments in Iran, as well as domestic issues and the economy.
Overview and future policies
This event usually gives an overview of the president's year in office, but future policies could be discussed to.
Erika Kirk to attend the event
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will also attend, as a White House spokesperson confirmed to The Hill.
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Event will feature lawmaker and military leaders
Mr Trump will address lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, as well as military leaders. Vice-President JD Vance will also attend.
State of the Union speech
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, is set for his State of the Union address at Capitol Hill.
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