There were many moments in President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech that will be utilized by the White House and the Republican Party to show exactly what the Democrat Party and their Congressional members truly stand for. And what they refuse to stand against. But this particular moment of Trump's speech was more than defining, it was illuminating. This glaring exposure could turn the tide for Republicans, and may be the final blow that wrecks the Democrat Party.
WATCH:
MUST WATCH: Dems stay seated in front of angel families & those injured due to criminal illegal alien crime.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 25, 2026
"Tonight, I'm inviting every legislator to join with my admin in reaffirming a fundamental principle. If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your… pic.twitter.com/7lwyCuDlaE
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has wasted no time in capitalizing on this moment. In an exclusive statement to Fox News Congressional Correspondent Bill Melugin, they let him know that the visual above is “a beautiful gift” that is already being used in opposition ads, right in time for the midterms.
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.@BillMelugin_: "Every Republican I've been talking to... they're all saying to me, 'Unbelievable. Can you believe how far the Democrats have gone, that they won't even stand for a statement like that?'" pic.twitter.com/gpOwXnZ5pY
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 25, 2026
Statement to FOX via NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella:
Every single vulnerable House Democrat should get comfortable re-watching the moment they revealed they’re nothing more than America-hating scums who stayed glued to their seats while President Trump called on protecting American citizens over criminal illegal immigrants. The ads write themselves.
Indeed, they do, along with the funds that are probably pouring into the Republican coffers after Tuesday night. As disquieted as some Republican lawmakers were over this Democrat display, the American people were even more disgusted.
Editor's Note: With President Trump back in the White House, the state of our Union is strong once again.
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