More than 32 million watched Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address

President Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday night, February 2026, which was watched by more than 32 million viewers according to Nielsen Media Research. The address, a constitutional requirement where the President reports to Congress and the American people about the condition of the country, attracted substantial television and streaming audiences despite being slightly down from his first address of his second term last year. The 32.6 million figure represents a modest decrease from the 36 million who tuned in for his previous address, positioning this year's speech as moderately less popular but still highly viewed. The speech covered several key policy initiatives including economic recovery measures, immigration reform proposals, and foreign policy updates, with major networks carrying the event live and additional coverage provided by cable news channels and digital platforms.