It is so sad to see that not even one Democrat Congressmen stand when Trump asked, "Please stand if you agree with this statement. The first duty of the Government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens." The Democrats think that their duty is primarily to the illegal rapists and murderers.

Very rightly Trump listed an inventory of achievements. Inflation, illegal immigration, crime, prices, regulations and unemployment are down. Wages, GDP, military readiness and personal wealth are up.

This is the problem with the Democrats. They do not stand for Americans, they were always on the wrong side. The entire nation saw when the President asked "if you support Americans over illegals, please stand" Democrats did not move. They declared to the nation that they love illegals and criminals over Americans. Shame on you Democrats! The entire nation saw your true color. America is ashamed of you. Over 10 millions crossed into this nation under Biden , not a single democrat said it was wrong, but maintained "the border is secured and closed". Now they want to abolish voter ID and ICE, reason is very simple. They want these illegals to vote! They will vote for Democrats!

Sunil seems to live in a golden house illustrated by Trump. Yes, his speech would please many MAGAs. People live in the real America feel it differently. Look at all the surveys conducted by various entities. Trump again, as expected, marginalized those who do not support him and polarized the society. His speech was full of exaggeration and manipulation. He talked about crime, but no data for 2025 has been released by FBI. He talked about flow of Fentanyl. Where is the data Sunil? Border security? Yes, I do agree. However it was not the “zero” as he claimed. Illegal immigration? You know what is happening in the country. Right? Even Trump administration had to indirectly admit that the course is not right. ICE had been active and doing their jobs, apprehending people to go through the due process and people were getting deported from Obama’s time on until under Trump. Even ordinary US citizens were being stopped and detained. 70% of those detained have no criminal history according to sources. Inflation went down from 3 to 2.4 per cent. (Sunil knows that inflation had been steadily coming down in the last years of Biden). There was no accelerated lowering of inflation under Trump. However prices went up for ordinary people’s consumer goods. Many small businesses are closing because of tariffs. He still has not comprehended that tariffs are burden for Americans. Health insurance for the low income working families has become unaffordably high. It is understandable that Trumplicans experienced euphoria during the State of the Union. It’s not the case with non-MAGA, Sunil. Forget about the Democrats . The Americans with independent political mindset cannot accept what Trump presented. By the way, if you are not US born American, Trump does not see you as an American. You know that too.

Immigration has become a top national priority for many Americans in 2026, with multiple polls showing it consistently ranking among the most important issues in the country. Public opinion reflects a mix of heightened concern, deep polarization, and strong reactions to how political leaders frame immigration policy. During the State of the Union, Democrats remained seated when President Trump asked lawmakers to stand if they agreed that the government’s first duty is to protect American citizens over “illegal aliens.” Reporting from several outlets indicates that the moment was crafted to create a stark visual contrast between the parties on a highly charged issue. Why Democrats did not stand Several overlapping factors shaped their response: Framing the moment as a loyalty test — The wording forced a binary choice: stand with the president or risk being portrayed as siding with “illegal aliens.” Many Democrats viewed this as a political trap rather than a neutral policy question. Objection to the rhetoric — Democrats have long criticized the phrase “illegal aliens” as dehumanizing. Standing would have signaled acceptance of language they reject. Substantive disagreement with Trump’s immigration approach — Democrats oppose the enforcement-heavy policies highlighted in the speech, and some members expressed their objections verbally during the address. Avoiding participation in a staged political moment — Trump has used similar tactics in past speeches to create split‑screen contrasts. Democratic leadership encouraged members to avoid being drawn into moments designed to portray them as unpatriotic or unsupportive. Concerns about oversimplification — The statement “protect Americans over illegal immigrants” reduces a complex policy landscape—border security, asylum, legal pathways, humanitarian obligations—into a slogan. Democrats argue that these issues require nuance, not applause-line tests. How Republicans interpreted the moment Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, criticized Democrats for remaining seated, calling it “cowardice” and suggesting it revealed misplaced priorities. This reaction aligned with the intended political effect: to frame Democrats as weak on immigration and out of step with public sentiment.

Hello Sunil and True Citizen, It would be more helpful if your comments were supported with clear facts, the way The Reader and Matt usually do. There are real policy differences between Democrats and Republicans, and without factual grounding your points don’t hold together. It’s important to stay informed so the discussion can be meaningful.