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Chris Cillizza Breaks Down Trump's State of The Union Speech
During today's unfiltered breakdown of President Trump’s record-length 2026 State of the Union address, Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis dive into the following:
— “Dems can only win by cheating”: Trump’s explosive claim echoes 2020 rhetoric— setting stage for midterm fraud narratives if Republicans lose the House?
—Faces in the crowd & medals: Heavy on patriotic moments, but is it genuine or weaponized theater?—Democrats’ response: 70+ boycotts, protests (Rep. Al Green escorted out), awkward non-applause on “protect citizens first” — smart strategy or optics disaster?
— Immigration theater…
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