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How to Watch the First Joint Address to Congress of Trump's Second Term
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By Associated Press
Published 3 weeks ago on
March 4, 2025

President Trump's first joint address of his second term will set the stage for his legislative agenda and priorities. (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second presidency.

It’s not officially called the State of the Union, a title reserved for a president’s annual address to Congress during other years of an administration. But it is an opportunity for Trump to lay out his priorities for the year.

When and Where to Watch

Trump’s remarks to Congress are slated to begin Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. A number of networks plan to air the Republican president’s address across their broadcast and streaming platforms, with special programming before and afterward. The Associated Press will air a livestream of the address online at apnews.com and on its YouTube channel.

The speech will take place in the U.S. House chamber, which can accommodate both House and Senate lawmakers as well as other invited officials.

Attendees and Special Guests

Members of the U.S. Supreme Court and Trump’s Cabinet will attend, except for the “designated survivor” – a Cabinet member intentionally left out to ensure continuity of government in case of a catastrophic event.

The president typically invites guests who join the event from the balcony above the House floor and are seated with the first lady. These guests often have personal connections or associations with issues the president intends to highlight.

Democratic Response

Following the address, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will give the Democrats’ televised response, likely focusing on economic issues. Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York will deliver a Spanish-language response.

This address is not called the State of the Union because newly inaugurated presidents typically use their first joint congressional addresses to look forward and set a tone for their legislative agenda, rather than reviewing the prior year.

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