The division between Republicans and Democrats was most stark when Trump claimed: “The state of our union is stronger than ever before.” Democrats simply shook their heads. Trump and Pelosi weren’t the only ones to stage silent protests—a number of female democrats wore white to mark the 100th anniversary of female suffrage in the United States. Key background: The relationship between the President and the Speaker of the House can often be tense but Pelosi and Trump’s relationship has been particularly turbulent. Pelosi's attacks towards Trump have remained at the professional level, with the Speaker at one point telling off a reporter for suggesting that she hates Trump. Further reading: The 5 Big Claims Trump Got Wrong In His SOTU (Rachel Sandler)

Source: Forbes February 05, 2020 11:48 UTC