Democractic resistance to Trump's authoritarianism during State of Union

Democrats should hold a press conference outside the Capitol while Trump delivers his State of the Union address to directly communicate their perspective on his administration's treasonous actions. By presenting a forceful counter-narrative during Trump's speech, they can shift focus away from his political grandstanding toward the real-world consequences and human impact of his destructive, anti-democratic policies. This would demonstrate principled resistance against an authoritarian regime threatening the nation's core democratic values and institutions, rather than complicity through attendance that normalizes Trump's demagoguery. Such visible opposition can remind the American people that his authoritarianism will not be accepted or legitimized.