Trump breaks record for longest State of the Union speech
- US President Donald Trump set a new record with his State of the Union address on Tuesday, delivering a nearly two-hour speech before Congress.
Washington, 25 February 2026 (dpa/MIA) - US President Donald Trump set a new record with his State of the Union address on Tuesday, delivering a nearly two-hour speech before Congress.
His remarks lasted around 1 hour and 48 minutes, surpassing any president since records began in 1964, according to the American Presidency Project.
The previous record of around 1 hour and 29 minutes was set by Democrat Bill Clinton during his 2000 address.
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