WASHINGTON D.C. February 24, 2026 – President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump left the White House on Tuesday evening en route to the U.S. Capitol to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address.
The departure was captured in a video posted by White House Communications Advisor Margo Martin on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET. In the clip, the presidential couple is seen walking out of the White House, with President Trump and the First Lady waving as they head to their motorcade for the short drive down Pennsylvania Avenue.
“President @realDonaldTrump and the First Lady depart to the State of the Union! 🇺🇸” Martin wrote in the post, which quickly gained traction among supporters describing the pair as “the greatest duo of all time.”
The address, set to begin at 9 p.m. ET, marks President Trump’s first formal State of the Union speech of his second term. He is expected to highlight his administration’s economic record, border security achievements, and future agenda ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
This year’s speech comes amid a backdrop of recent Supreme Court rulings on tariffs, ongoing foreign policy challenges including tensions with Iran, and mixed public sentiment on the economy, according to multiple U.S. media reports.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response following the president’s address.
The event is being broadcast live across major U.S. networks, with global audiences tuning in for what is being billed as a key moment in Trump’s second term.
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