United States Capitol via Wikimedia Commons Dozens of petulant Democrat members of Congress have announced they will not attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address tonight, with reports indicating as many as 45 confirmed absences. The address marks Trump’s first SOTU in his second term, following his 2024 election victory. Many of those skipping are participating in alternative events, such as the “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall organized by groups like MoveOn and MeidasTouch, or the “State of the Swamp” gathering at the National Press Club. Others say they plan to watch remotely or “spend time with constituents.” CBS Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane noted on X that the number had reached 40 and was still growing. At least…
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