Donald Trump’s State of the Union address has sparked discussion online, with many Americans pointing out one major topic they felt was missing from the president’s remarks.
On February 24, 2026, Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union speech that lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes, drawing attention for its length. During the address, he praised the economy, criticized Democrats, and made only brief comments on foreign affairs.
“Our nation is back: bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before,” Trump said at the start of his speech, before focusing on the economy, criticizing Democrats, and briefly referencing foreign affairs.
Donald Trump’s State of the Union address draws mixed reactions
Nearly two hours later, he closed by saying: “Our future will be bigger, better, brighter, bolder and more glorious than ever before.”
But despite the long address, President Donald Trump did not mention a topic many viewers expected to hear about. One issue that has been widely discussed in public conversations was not addressed.
Trump has repeatedly suggested the possibility of sending Americans a $2,000 stimulus check, which he has indicated could be funded in part through tariffs. Many people expected him to bring it up, but he did not mention it during the speech.
The omission was quickly noticed online. According to VT, one person wrote that they were disappointed and questioned why the idea wasn’t addressed. Another commented that a $2,000 payment “would have been nice,” and a third asked why the $2,000 check had not been mentioned.
For those hoping for an update, the silence suggested it could be some time before any such payment becomes reality.
New round of global tariffs
Trump promoted his TrumpRx website, which he said is intended to help uninsured Americans access more affordable medications. He also referenced an executive order aimed at preventing Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes in bulk, and he discussed last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down large portions of the reciprocal tariffs he introduced last year.
“Just four days ago, an unfortunate ruling from the United States Supreme Court, it just came down; very unfortunate ruling,” Trump said, while acknowledging the justices in attendance, including his appointees Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett.
Despite that, a new round of global tariffs set at 10 percent went into effect Tuesday. Trump described the move as “fully approved and tested alternative legal statutes,” and he has indicated plans to raise those tariffs to 15 percent.
