Leavitt Showcases Trump’s SOTU Address: ‘It’s Gonna Be A Great Speech’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previewed President Donald J. Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address during an appearance Tuesday on Fox & Friends, promising what she described as “a great speech” centered on results, patriotism, and the fulfillment of campaign promises.

Leavitt said the president will highlight how his administration has delivered on its commitments to the American people while casting a forward-looking vision for the nation — particularly as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in July.

“He’s going to share the stories of GREAT American heroes who exemplify bravery and the spirit of 1776,” Leavitt told the program. “And the president is, of course, going to tout his administration’s record-setting accomplishments over the past year while laying out an ambitious agenda to continue making the American dream more attainable for working-class people across the country.”

She added: “It’s gonna be a great speech. There will be some tear-jerking moments as there was last year, in addition to some moments of levity, and so we hope everyone will tune in.”

While the White House prepares to showcase what it views as historic progress on economic growth, border security, and national strength, several Democrats have announced plans to either boycott the address or use invited guests to spotlight issues they say deserve more attention.

Some Democratic lawmakers are focusing on the Jeffrey Epstein case. California Reps. Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia confirmed they will attend with guests who have publicly accused convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of abuse or who are calling for further transparency.

Khanna said he will bring Haley Robson, while Garcia plans to bring Annie Farmer, who continues to advocate for additional disclosures — despite the administration’s position that all releasable records have already been made public.

Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act — passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump — roughly 3.5 million documents connected to multiple Epstein investigations have been released, with limited redactions to protect victims and comply with court orders. President Trump campaigned on releasing the files, while critics note that Democrats showed little urgency regarding disclosure during the presidency of Joe Biden.

Other Democrats plan to draw attention to immigration enforcement.

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she will bring four guests to the address, including individuals she claims were detained by ICE during unrest in Minnesota following the death of Renee Nicole Good. According to the New York Post, one of those guests, Aliya Rahman, appeared in a viral video showing federal agents removing her from her vehicle.

Omar’s guest list includes Rahman, Mary Granlund, Mubashir Hussen, and Gerardo Orozco Guzman.

“The stories of these four Minnesotans reflect how ICE’s reckless actions in Minnesota through ‘Operation Metro Surge’ have devastated Minnesotans’ safety and economic security,” her press release stated.

Democratic lawmakers say their guest selections are meant to highlight concerns about transparency and federal enforcement actions. In September, Robson appeared outside the U.S. Capitol alongside Khanna and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, urging the administration to ensure full accountability in the Epstein matter.

As partisan contrasts sharpen ahead of the joint session of Congress, President Trump is expected to emphasize economic momentum, national security, immigration enforcement, and a renewed celebration of American heritage.

With the nation’s semiquincentennial on the horizon, the White House is signaling that the evening will not merely recount policy victories — but frame them as part of a broader American revival rooted in the founding ideals of 1776.