Jeffries Tells Fellow Democrats Planning To Cause a Ruckus at State of the Union To Zip It or Go Elsewhere

Several Democrats are reportedly not ruling out protests at this year’s speech.

The House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, is telling Democrats to show respect during upcoming State of the Union address. — The House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, is telling Democrats to show respect during upcoming State of the Union address. J. Scott Applewhite/AP

MATTHEW RICE

Published: Feb 19, 2026, 04:30 AM ET
Updated:Feb 19, 2026, 04:44 AM ET