Trump’s First State of the Union Address Tentatively Scheduled for February 24, House Speaker Johnson Says

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, stated on Wednesday that the State of the Union address is tentatively scheduled for February 24. However, he cautioned that the date has not been formally confirmed.

At a news conference, Johnson said House leaders and the White House have been evaluating possible dates as they coordinate schedules for the annual address.

“We were looking at some alternative dates and trying to figure out what works,” Johnson added. “But I think that’s the week that we’re in session in mid- to late February, and that would be the preference of the White House.”

Johnson emphasized that final details remain in progress, urging reporters to “wait for further development.” He nonetheless confirmed, “It’s coming.”

If held as scheduled, the address would mark President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union speech during his second term. Last year, Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in March, though that speech was not formally designated as a State of the Union address.

It is typical for presidents early in their terms to deliver speeches before a joint session of Congress to outline priorities and agendas, with formal State of the Union addresses typically resuming in subsequent years.

Traditionally, the process requires the House Speaker to send a formal letter inviting the president. Johnson did not specify when that letter might be issued.