Why President Still Gives SOTU?

The Tallahassee Democrat questions the ongoing tradition of the State of the Union address amid today's hyper-partisan climate, where Trump faces boycotting Dems and feuding SCOTUS justices. As shutdown drags and tariffs falter, the SOTU remains a constitutional ritual for presidents to rally support and bypass Congress. Critics call it pompous theater, yet it spotlights real America First wins over elite spin. Conservatives value this direct line to citizens, cutting through media filters. Read more about this...