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Brace yourself, friends, it’s that time of year again. Instead of a fun-filled night of broadcast TV hits this Tuesday, Feb. 4, United States citizens will huddle around their nearest screens to watch President Donald Trump deliver this year’s State of the Union address. Given the current political turmoil plaguing the country, it’s already shaping up to be a doozy!
It’s worth noting that this won’t be the first time a sitting president has addressed the nation during his impeachment trial. President Bill Clinton faced similar circumstances in his 1999 address, and he did it without even saying the word “impeachment” once. We’ll have to watch and see if Trump avoids the subject the same way during his speech tomorrow.
So, if you’re planning to tune in to stay politically informed of current events, or if you want to see how the continued drama on Capitol Hill unfolds, we’ve got all the info you need!
How to Watch
President Trump will take the stage and speak before Congress this Tuesday at 9/8c on every major network. You can find it on CBS, ABC, Fox, NBC, and CNN.
For cord-cutters, there are several streaming options as well. A bunch of YouTube channels will stream the speech live, including the White House’s channel, ABC News’ channel, NBC News’ channel, and CBS News’ channel. There will also be streams available on C-SPAN and PBS‘ websites. Roku users can watch on the Roku Channel, and subscribers with Hulu Live TV can also catch the address on Hulu.
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What to Expect
The State of the Union traditionally takes place in the chamber of the House of Representatives inside the U.S. Capitol building, with members of the Senate and the House along with Supreme Court Justices and Joints Chiefs of Staff in attendance. The exception, of course, is the Designated Survivor, which in addition to being a criminally underrated TV show, is also a real thing that happens.
In the past, Trump has spoken on hot-button topics like immigration, criminal justice, the opium crisis, and healthcare, but this year, many will be watching to see whether Trump will make mention of the impeachment controversy. The address will also take place one day after the Iowa caucuses, so there’s a possibility President Trump will make reference to one or more of the democratic candidates who are hoping to run against him later this year in the general election.
What’s Getting Preempted
The worst part about the State of the Union is that some of your favorite TV shows will wind up getting bumped from their regular airing times. Hearing updates on the current administration’s agenda for domestic and foreign policy is important, sure, but what about This Is Us?!
This is Us and New Amsterdam will both preempted thanks to the State of the Union, as will CBS’s FBI and FBI: Most Wanted, ABC’s mixed-ish and black-ish, and Fox’s The Resident. Luckily for superhero fans, The CW is skipping SOTU coverage and will be airing its two popular superhero shows, The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as usual.
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