GOP strategist on what he thinks Trump should focus on in State of the Union address

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published February 24, 2026 at 4:08 AM PST

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with GOP analyst and speechwriter Mike Ricci about Tuesday night's State of the Union address, and how the norms surrounding the speech have changed.

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