Democrats split on how to handle Trump's joint address to Congress

Democrats are divided over how to respond to President Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress of his second administration, with many expecting less drama than in previous years as leadership leaves attendance up to the members.

Multiple Democratic lawmakers confirmed to the Washington Examiner that leaders did not issue specific guidance on whether the caucus needed to attend Trump’s address in the House chamber on Tuesday evening. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said the decision will be a “personal one” but urged a “strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence in the chamber.”