House Democrat criticizes Trump’s immigration comments during State of the Union

During President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, he prompted lawmakers to stand in support of prioritizing the safety of U.S. citizens over illegal aliens, which Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., criticized as “racist.” While Republicans applauded, Democrats remained seated for over a minute. Bynum expressed discomfort with Trump’s language, linking it to anti-immigrant sentiments, amidst ongoing tensions regarding government funding and immigration reforms.

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