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What presidents said during State of the Union when political winds were against them

NPR | By Domenico Montanaro

Published February 24, 2026 at 4:44 PM CST

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Facing rough poll numbers, President Trump has a lot at stake for the State of the Union address. Here's how other presidents have handled the moment.

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Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro is NPR's senior political editor/correspondent. Based in Washington, D.C., his work appears on air and online delivering analysis of the political climate in Washington and campaigns. He also helps edit political coverage.