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Dem Rep Named Designated Survivor for Trump SOTU

February 24, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via New York Post
Dem Rep Named Designated Survivor for Trump SOTU
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., steps up as House Democrats' designated survivor for President Trump's State of the Union address tonight, watching from a secure location while the rest of leadership gathers in the Capitol. Selected by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Thompson uses the moment to bash Trump, claiming he's raised costs for families, unleashed ICE on communities, and threatened unlawful military actions - classic Democrat spin ignoring border chaos and economic wins.

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