WATCH: Dem lawmaker makes surprising admission about border as others trash Trump's SOTU 'lies'
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February 28, 2026
WATCH: Dem lawmaker makes surprising admission about border as others trash Trump's SOTU 'lies'
Capitol Hill Democrats push back on Trump’s State of the Union, framing his claims as overstated while highlighting disagreements over immigration, border security, and domestic policy. While a few lawmakers acknowledged a firmer border, they criticized Trump’s tactics as inhumane and urged reforms. The dissent includes calls to defund or overhaul ICE and to hold the administration accountable for policy outcomes. The debate signals a broader rift on messaging and approach ahead of ongoing budget fights and immigration battles. The top-line takeaway is Democratic skepticism about Trump’s narrative and a push for alternative solutions.
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal remarked that the border is 'more secure' after parts of Trump’s speech, but he immediately qualified that assessment by criticizing the administration’s tactics as regrettable and calling for rights-respecting reforms in immigration enforcement.
Sen. Ilhan Omar indicated she plans to vote against a DHS funding bill and suggested she would support defunding ICE, framing the question as a matter of accountability and justice for specific incidents tied to immigration enforcement.
Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Ilhan Omar accused Trump of lying during the address, with colleagues like Sen. Ed Markey leaving the chamber due to objections about the President’s health and policy claims, signaling strong intra-party backlash on messaging.
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