Trump Calls Democrats 'Crazy' and Says They Should Be 'Ashamed' During State of the Union Address

During his 2026 State of the Union address, Trump directly attacked Democratic lawmakers who refused to applaud his remarks on immigration and other policy issues. He pointed at the Democratic side of the chamber and declared 'These people are crazy,' then told them 'You should be ashamed of yourselves' for not standing to show support. The confrontation occurred when Trump discussed what he called the government's duty to 'protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.' He also accused Democrats of 'destroying our country' and cutting funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The attacks created dramatic confrontations and underscored the entrenched partisan divide, with Republicans applauding while most Democrats sat stone-faced throughout the address. Note: The primary quote represents composite statements made during the address rather than a single continuous statement.

"These people are crazy. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Democrats are destroying our country." — Composite of statements made during the 2026 State of the Union address when discussing immigration policy and Democratic opposition