President Donald Trump announced his decision to deliver his State of the Union (SOTU) address when the partial government shutdown is over.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a letter informing Trump that he cannot deliver his annual address in the House chamber on January 29 because of the shutdown.
In a lengthy tweet on Wednesday night, Trump wrote, “As the Shutdown was going on, [Speaker] Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address. I agreed. She then changed her mind because of the Shutdown, suggesting a later date. This is her prerogative – I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over.”
In addition, the President stated that he is not considering other locations for his speech.
“I am not looking for an alternative venue for the SOTU Address because there is no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber. I look forward to giving a “great” State of the Union Address in the near future!”
Republican lawmakers suggested alternative locations for Trump’s SOTU
Earlier Wednesday, Republican lawmakers suggested several alternative locations where Trump can deliver his SOTU.
