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February 5, 2019
Live Stream: State Of The Union Address 2019 - Will President Trump Declare A National Emergency At The Southern Border? Also, Will Justice Ruth Ginsburg Attend?
President Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address at 9pm (ET) on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. A number of livestreams are embedded below the article.
With the SOTU address having been postponed from late January until Tuesday, Feb. 5, due to the government shutdown, and the agreement to reopen the government set to expire on February 15, 2019, because Democrats in control of the House of Representatives refuse to provide funding for a border barrier, many Trump supporters want him to declare a national emergency on the southern border to allow an alternative method of funding the much talked about wall, fence and/or barrier.
I do not think he will go as far as that on Tuesday, but will wait until February 15, 2019, to claim that he gave Democrats the time promised before working around the Democrats' obstruction. I do believe he will mention the possibility during the speech.
According to multiple reports, White House officials have said the SOTU address will offer a "bipartisan way forward on immigration," and that President Trump will set a "unifying, bipartisan, and optimistic tone."
The reason that is important is that President Trump's previous offer did exactly that, but when individuals were questioned about his offer, many were not even aware of the bipartisan portions of his prior offer, and once informed of them, they came out against Democrats for not being willing to negotiate in good faith.
Campus Reform captured some reactions on video of college students blaming the President for the shutdown, until they learned about the offer he gave Democrats that was shot down by Democrat politicians.
By presenting his bipartisan solutions during the SOTU, which is generally carried on every major network, Americans will now have the opportunity to be aware of the nature of his offer, as the liberal media downplayed it previously, leaving a nation of uninformed Americans.
Many eyes will also be on the Supreme Court justices that generally attend the SOTU address, sitting together, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (who skipped the last one) has not attended the high court's oral arguments since her cancer surgery in later December, so many are wondering if she will make an appearance.
Another thing to watch will be the Democrat Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi who will be seen behind President Trump's left shoulder as she will giving the signal to Democrats attending as to whether to stand an applaud something President Trump said or sit there without clapping while Republicans stand and clap. (I'll admit, it is also entertaining to watch the bizarre faces she makes during the speech)
THE PRESIDENT'S GUEST LIST
While Democrats are preparing to "troll" the President with their guests, such as illegal immigrants (who ICE should be waiting for to arrest, but won't be), and government workers that received no pay during the shutdown, as well as far left liberal activists, the President has also published a list of their own invited guests.
• Debra Bissell, Heather Armstrong, and Madison Armstrong: Gerald and Sharon David of Reno, Nevada, were tragically murdered in their home in Nevada by an illegal immigrant in January 2019. The terrible loss has devastated both their community and three generations of their family who will be represented at the State of the Union: the Davids’ daughter Debra, granddaughter Heather, and great-granddaughter Madison.
• Matthew Charles: Matthew Charles’s life is a story of redemption. In 1996, he was sentenced to 35 years in prison for selling crack cocaine and other related offenses. While in prison, Matthew found God, completed more than 30 bible studies, became a law clerk, taught GED classes, and mentored fellow inmates. On January 3, 2019, Matthew was the first prisoner released as a result of the First Step Act.
• Grace Eline: Everyone who knows Grace would tell you that she has always been special. Wherever she goes, she brightens the room with her kind heart and infectious smile. At an early age, she decided that she wanted to forgo gifts at her birthday parties, and instead ask for charity donations. At 9 years old, Grace was diagnosed with Germinoma, a germ-cell brain tumor, and in May 2018, Grace started cancer treatment. Throughout the rest of the year, Grace stayed positive and strong, making the rounds in the hospital, cheering up other patients, and always having a smile for the many caring medical professionals who treated her. Grace recently finished chemotherapy and today shows no evidence of the disease. She is determined to help other children who are fighting cancer.
• Ashley Evans: Ashley Evans has struggled with opioid and substance abuse for much of her life. In 2017, she was pregnant and suffered a relapse. Her recovery began with the birth of her daughter along with the help of Brigid’s Path, a medical care facility in Kettering, Ohio. Ashley has persevered and overcome many obstacles to maintain her sobriety. She is passionate about sharing her story of hope. On February 9, 2019, Ashley will celebrate 1 year and 1 month in recovery and on February 15, 2019, she will be reunited with her daughter full-time.
• Elvin Hernandez: Elvin Hernandez is a Special Agent with the Trafficking in Persons Unit of the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations division. He has more than 18 years of Federal law enforcement experience investigating narcotics, gangs, and human trafficking. During his current 7-year assignment, Elvin has conducted numerous successful international human trafficking investigations involving transnational organized crime groups.
• Roy James: Roy James is the Plant Manager of the Vicksburg Forest Products lumber facility. He had worked at the sawmill for 26 years and become Vice President of Operations when he was told that the facility would close its doors. Thankfully, last year, Vicksburg was designated an Opportunity Zone through provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The plant soon reopened and Roy was hired to oversee the entire facility.
• Timothy Matson: Timothy Matson joined the Pittsburgh Police Department in 2005 and made the SWAT team in 2016. As a key member of the SWAT team, he would breach the entrance during raids, a very dangerous task. In October 2018, Tim responded to the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and saved countless lives in that heinous, anti-Semitic attack.
• Judah Samet: Judah Samet is a member of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. In October 2018, he survived the horrific shooting that killed 11 members of his community. Judah is also a survivor of the Holocaust. Judah immigrated to Israel after the war and was present for the declaration of the Israeli State in 1948. He served as a paratrooper and radio man in the Israeli Defense Forces and moved to the United States in the 1960s.
• Joshua Trump: Joshua Trump is a 6th grade student in Wilmington, Delaware. He appreciates science, art, and history. He also loves animals and hopes to pursue a related career in the future. His hero and best friend is his Uncle Cody, who serves in the United States Air Force. Unfortunately, Joshua has been bullied in school due to his last name. He is thankful to the First Lady and the Trump family for their support.
• Tom Wibberley: Tom Wibberley is the father of Navy Seaman Craig Wibberley, a Seaman killed on the U.S.S. Cole. Craig grew up in Williamsport, Maryland, and enjoyed fly fishing, snow skiing, and working with his father on old Corvettes. He had a passion for computer science and decided to join the Navy to serve his country and pursue an opportunity to further his training in computers. Craig served aboard the U.S.S. Cole with distinction and was accepted to the Navy Information Technician School. His commander planned to recommend him for Officer Candidate School. However, on October 12, 2000, Craig and 16 fellow members of the crew were killed in a terrorist attack. Craig was only 19. After Craig’s death, a scholarship fund was created that gives out four $1,000 scholarships each year to students studying computer science.
• Alice Johnson: President Trump granted Alice Johnson clemency on June 6, 2018. Alice had been serving a mandatory life sentence without parole for charges associated with a nonviolent drug case. During her nearly 22 years of incarceration, Alice accomplished what has been called an “extraordinary rehabilitation.” After her release, she was overjoyed to be reunited with her family. She has now dedicated her life to helping those who are in a similar position as she was and giving a voice to the criminal justice reform movement.
BOTTOM LINE
The speech and the reactions, the guests, the antics of the opposing party, always makes the SOTU an event to watch and as with all our open threads, readers are welcome to join us in watching together on one of the livestreams below, offering your commentary as to the content of the speech, as well as the pomp and circumstance surrounding the speech.
LIVESTREAMS BELOW:
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