Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2025, 1:13 PM EST
Speculation is swirling around Capitol Hill as rumors emerge that some congressional Democrats are gearing up to disrupt President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated address to a joint session of Congress tonight. The speech, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET, marks Trump’s fifth public address before Congress and comes just over six weeks into his second term, a period already marked by bold policy moves and escalating partisan tensions.
According to reports circulating on social media and picked up by outlets like Axios, a faction of Democrats is considering a range of theatrical tactics to express their discontent with Trump’s agenda. Alleged plans include deploying noisemakers, such as hand clappers, waving protest signs, and even bringing eggs or empty egg cartons to highlight rising consumer prices—a symbolic jab at Trump’s economic policies. Some lawmakers are also said to be mulling coordinated walkouts, potentially triggered by specific remarks from the president, such as criticism of progressive priorities or contentious social issues.
Some see it as a desperate move by a party still reeling from electoral losses and struggling to counter Trump’s momentum. Meanwhile, Democratic leadership has reportedly urged restraint, advising members in private meetings to keep protests civil to avoid handing Trump a political win. “There are constituents who want us to disrupt, and others who think it plays into his hands,” one unnamed House Democrat told Axios, reflecting the party’s internal divide.
Tonight’s address, presided over by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance, is expected to focus on Trump’s rapid reshaping of the federal government, including efforts led by billionaire adviser Elon Musk to overhaul bureaucracy through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With Republicans holding a trifecta of power in Washington, Democrats appear eager to signal resistance, though the extent of any disruption remains uncertain. Some lawmakers plan quieter gestures, like wearing coordinated colors—pink for the Democratic Women’s Caucus, or blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine—while others, like Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, have vowed to skip the event entirely.
The White House, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, brushed off the rumors with a quip to Fox News: “Democrats behaving like children would be the least surprising news of the night.” Trump himself has hinted at a robust speech, promising on Truth Social to deliver a “big” address and “tell it like it is.” 17GEN4.com
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