Let’s be honest, there aren’t many moments left that are supposed to rise above our toxic politics. The State of the Union address is one of them. Or at least, it used to be. For generations, it has been a serious occasion for the President to report to Congress and the American people. It’s a tradition grounded in something simple: respect for the office, the process, and the country itself.

In that chamber, political enemies put on their civil faces, sit together, and act like adults for one night. They stand to applaud American achievements and listen to the agenda for the nation’s future. It’s a powerful symbol of our republic’s stability. But for a certain segment of today’s political class, that simple tradition of respect is just too much to ask.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“We’ll be criticized for it. I get that. But I’m willing to take the heat for being willing to tell the truth,” he told NOTUS. “This isn’t just people sitting there meekly listening and absorbing…[Trump is] entitled to say whatever he wants to say, and he should be listened to respectfully while he’s there — anyone, for that matter. But I’m under no obligation to sit through it, and further, believe that I have an obligation to make sure that people hear that there is a distinct other side to this.”

That’s the high-minded excuse from Rep. John Larson, a man who has been in Congress for nearly three decades. And what’s his big, brave plan? To engage in one of the most pathetic and childish political stunts I’ve seen in a long time. He and a growing crew of his Democratic colleagues are boycotting the State of the Union. They are abandoning their seats in the People’s House to stage a protest rally, proving they are performers first and legislators a distant second.

An Abdication of Responsibility

This isn’t just a few radicals on the fringe. The walkout list is a who’s who of the “resistance,” including Senators Adam Schiff, Ed Markey, and Chris Murphy, joined by Representatives like Pramila Jayapal. They aren’t just staying home to watch television; they are actively working to create a political circus just outside the Capitol.

Some of their justifications are almost comical. Sen. Ruben Gallego claims he has “more productive things I can be doing with my time than just sitting there for two hours.” It’s an amazing admission. American taxpayers don’t pay him to “find more productive things to do.” They pay him to do his job, and honoring the institutions of this republic is part of that job description.

Performative Politics for the Cameras

This temper tantrum, of course, is anything but spontaneous. It’s a carefully choreographed media event, the “People’s State of the Union,” put on by professional agitators at MoveOn and MeidasTouch. And if one stunt wasn’t enough, some are attending a second event called the “State of the Swamp.” They aren’t interested in a policy debate; they’re auditioning for a cable news segment.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave the whole game away, announcing she won’t attend because she refuses to “legitimize him with my presence.” She believes her mere presence in a room confers legitimacy. The arrogance is simply breathtaking. This isn’t about serving the country; it’s about protecting her own personal brand.

A Pattern of Petulance

This stunt is shameful, but it’s not shocking. It’s just the latest chapter in a years-long refusal by the Left to accept the results of the 2024 election. Remember last year, when Rep. Al Green had to be physically escorted from the chamber for screaming during the President’s address? This is the same playbook.

The disruptions, the shouting, and now the organized boycott are tactics of a political movement that has lost the plot. When they can’t win the argument, they try to tear down the institution. It’s the political equivalent of a toddler knocking over the chessboard because they’re losing the game.

While these politicians chase cameras on the National Mall, President Trump will be in the House chamber, doing the job he was elected to do. He will address the nation, celebrate our successes—like the historic peace deal he brokered—and lay out his vision for America. The contrast is stark: a President focused on his duty to the country, and an opposition party consumed by its own infantile rage.

Key Takeaways

• Democrats are abdicating their constitutional duty for political theater.
• The SOTU boycott shows a deep disrespect for the Office of the President.
• This protest is an empty stunt organized by far-left activist groups.
• While the opposition stages a walkout, President Trump focuses on governing.

Sources: The Post Millennial, CBS News