US EditionWhy U.S. Rep. André Carson Says He Won’t Attend Trump’s State of the Union
Rep. André Carson cited economic struggles, immigration enforcement issues, and wealth inequality as reasons for skipping the address to avoid endorsing failed policies, Carson said.
- U.S. Rep. André Carson confirmed he will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., citing frustration and rising costs.
- Carson said he refused because 'I will not help fill the audience to create any impression of support for Trump's failed policies', citing frustration, rising costs, and deep exhaustion among Americans.
- Carson wrote in his public statement, 'I will not help fill the audience to create any impression of support for Trump's failed policies,' explaining his decision not to attend the State of the Union.
- Live coverage began on News 8 at 9 p.m. and viewers could watch via WTHR+ and the WTHR mobile app.
- Amid broader pressure, analysts viewed the speech as a likely test run of Republican messaging for November, after a Supreme Court ruling last week and amid threats about launching strikes on Iran.
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(WXIN/WTTV) — U.S. Rep. André Carson, a Democrat from Indiana, is among the dozens of lawmakers who say they won’t be in attendance Tuesday night at President Donald Trump’s State …
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