What time is Trump’s State of the Union speech? How to watch in Oregon

Oregonians will be able to watch as President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24.

Trump’s speech will take place in front of a joint session of Congress, where he will discuss his upcoming plans for immigration, tariffs, federal regulations and more.

At least 12 prominent lawmakers plan to boycott Trump by skipping the State of the Union address and are instead holding a rally at the National Mall, which they’re calling the “People’s State of the Union,” USA TODAY reported.

Among those not attending the speech are U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, both Oregon Democrats, who instead will co-host a live on-line town hall on Feb. 24.

Here’s what to know about the upcoming State of the Union speech and how to watch it in Oregon.

How can Oregonians watch Trump’s State of the Union address?

Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address on Feb. 24 starting at 6 p.m. PT.

Oregonians can live-stream the address on USA TODAY’s YouTube Channel and website. Event coverage is expected to run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT.

The State of the Union will also be broadcast on all major television networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, PBS and NPR.

What is the State of the Union?

The State of the Union is when the president gives a national update on how the country is progressing, where the United States currently stands and what Congress should focus on next.

The U.S. Constitution requires the president to deliver this address to keep lawmakers informed about the state of the nation and outline upcoming legislative priorities.

The speech has traditionally been delivered sometime between early January and early February.

Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.