What happened: House Democratic leader has urged members to remain quiet or skip Trump's State of the Union speech, planning a separate rally instead.
Why it matters:
- Shows a strategic shift in opposition tactics during a major political event.
- Affects congressional dynamics and public perception of the State of the Union address.
MNN Take: Democrats are choosing a quieter approach in the chamber while organising an external rally to express their views without disrupting the official speech.
Sources: NYTimes US