Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, has declared that he will not attend the upcoming State of the Union Address delivered by President Donald Trump. This decision marks the first time Schiff will have missed this significant political event, which he argues has become a platform for the president's alleged unconstitutional actions. In a video statement, he criticized Trump for ignoring court orders, abusing the Justice Department, and allowing ICE operations that he claims are resulting in casualties.

Schiff expressed that attending the State of the Union under current circumstances would be an endorsement of Trump's actions, which he considers unacceptable. He has historically made it a point to participate in both inaugurations and State of the Union addresses, but he emphasized the need to take a stand against what he perceives as the normalization of the president's behavior. Schiff is vocal about his perspective that the situation has deviated significantly from traditional political norms and thus warrants a different form of response.

The senator's comments reflect broader Democratic frustrations with the Trump administration's approach to governance, particularly regarding issues related to the law and civil rights. His decision not to attend may resonate with constituents who are opposed to Trump's policies and could influence others in the Democratic Party to reevaluate their participation in similar events. This situation also underscores the heightened political polarization in the current climate, with figures like Schiff drawing clear lines in the ongoing confrontation between Democratic lawmakers and the President.