President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday (February 24) comes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his administration’s tariff policy and as Republicans brace for a difficult midterm election cycle. University of New Hampshire political science professor Andrew Smith said the Court’s decision is likely to sharpen the president’s rhetoric, including the possibility of comments directed not just at Democrats but also at the Supreme Court justices seated in the chamber.

Source: Bangkok Post February 24, 2026 03:51 UTC