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State of the Union 2026: Top moments from Trump’s speech
Ejections, shouting and hockey players – here’s what happened during Trump’s State of the Union address.
WEDNESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:43

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Ejections, shouting and hockey players – here’s what happened during Trump’s State of the Union address.

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The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher was in the chamber as the US president delivered a lengthy sales pitch to the nation.
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Business
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Business
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Politics
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Politics
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Sport
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Sport
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Sport
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Sport
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Education
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Education
Lawsuit is latest action by Trump administration against a university and escalation of president’s feud with California
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
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Motoring
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Health
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Health
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Health
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Health
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