At least 12 Democratic members of Congress plan to boycott President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address Tuesday.
Here in Illinois, three House Democrats — Bobby Rush, Danny Davis and Jan Schakowsky — are boycotting the speech, Lynn Sweet reported.
Here is a list of lawmakers who said they would not be attending:
CALIFORNIA
- Rep. Barbara Lee
- Rep. Juan Vargas
.@POTUS continues to disrespect women, insult people of color, and attack our immigrant communities. I will not be attending the State of the Union—I stand in solidarity with all the people he has and continues to disrespect. #SOTU
— Rep. Juan Vargas (@RepJuanVargas) January 29, 2018
- Rep. Maxine Waters
FLORIDA
- Rep. Federica Wilson
I cannot in good consciousness attend the #SOTU address after the president went so low in his remarks about Haiti & African nations. It would be hypocrisy to go to an event at which he is honored.
— Rep. Frederica Wilson (@RepWilson) January 16, 2018
GEORGIA
- Rep. John Lewis
ILLINOIS
- Rep. Danny Davis
I will be meeting with constituents tomorrow...here's why.
— Rep. Danny K. Davis (@RepDannyDavis) January 29, 2018
REP. DAVIS NOT ATTENDING THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS https://t.co/gQrl7FNTDz
- Rep. Bobby Rush
- Rep. Jan Schakowsky
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
- Rep. Gregory Meeks
ICYMI: I announced I will not attend Trump's State of the Union.
— Rep. Gregory Meeks (@RepGregoryMeeks) January 29, 2018
He does not respect me or the communities I represent, so I cannot in good conscience sit idly on the House floor and listen to his scripted speech. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/7fDrnB9Mfj
OREGON
- Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Since I won't be attending the #SOTU, I'll be sending an Oregon DREAMer in my place to remind Trump that these are real people with families and jobs, who are vital to our communities. They deserve certainty and protection.
— Earl Blumenauer (@repblumenauer) January 23, 2018
WASHINGTON
- Rep. Pramila Jayapal
ANNOUNCEMENT: With all the racism coming from the White House, I will NOT be attending @realDonaldTrump's State of the Union.
— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) January 15, 2018
Instead, we'll focus on the State of OUR Union, our opposition to his agenda, and we will lift up a progressive and inclusive vision of our country. pic.twitter.com/dcAWMIkZZV