This week, we asked readers for their opinion on U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address delivered Tuesday, Feb. 24.

 

“I only saw what was posted on social media, so I just saw a couple of clips here and there. I don’t know. I don’t trust any politicians. So, I feel like in his speech he’s out there to sell whatever he is pushing, and you’re going to a have a rebuttal that’s going to sell what the other side is pushing, so I kind of, like, do my own independent research and get vibes. Look, there’s a class issue in our country, on top of a bunch of other issues, racial. I mean there’s so many different issues so I kind of just take care of my family and go about my day-to-day thing, and mind my own business, and I get a lot of flak. I didn’t vote in the last presidential election, and I didn’t vote in the presidential election before that, and I don’t vote locally.”

Derrick Fahsbender,

Kingsbridge Heights

“The president of the United States refers to his presidency as the ‘golden age’ in United States history, but I believe it has yet to be seen. If a golden age is the tearing away of children from families on American soil, then I’d rather be in the dark.”

Sabrina Rocchio,

Throggs Neck

“Funny you ask that! I was on a TV show last week and asked the same question, except with a twist… They asked me to ‘fact check’ his economic claims. He was partially wrong in many areas from gasoline to inflation. In my humble opinion, I gave his speech a C-.”

Anthony Rivieccio,

Bedford Park

“Watching the 2026 State of the Union speech made it clear just how deeply divided our country has become. Without finding common ground and restoring a sense of unity, our future looks far from bright. It was astonishing to see such vivid division when President Trump asked the elected officials to stand if they supported ‘citizens first.’ We must look past these differences and unite for the good of the nation.”

Arthur Roldan,

Staten Island

“President Donald Trump has always been known as a businessman, entrepreneur, and negotiator, but not a politician. His speeches always reflect that. The State of the Union was no exception. Needless to say that our commander-in-chief thinks that going to war means moving toward peace. It, in fact, means moving away from peace. Most importantly, we are facing a major war that has a high risk of coming to the United States via the Middle East. We must have a roundtable of ministers of foreign affairs, where we finally develop a plan of action towards peace and carry it out.”

Dr. Sima Karetnaya,

Brooklyn

 

Editor’s Note: Norwood News asked Rivieccio for further clarification regarding his comments of alleged partially incorrect statements by the president during his State of the Union address. He said, “I threw away my notes but in regards to gas, yes, he said $1.88 when the national average was $2.70.” The president alleged gas prices were below $2.30 a gallon in most states.

 

As reported, Democratic U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer invited Raiza Contreras, mother of ICE detained Marble Hill high school student, Dylan Josue Lopez Contreras, as his personal guest to the State of the Union address on Feb. 24. Read more here.