Several Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Chris Murphy, opted not to attend President Trump's address to Congress, citing reasons such as it being a 'MAGA pep rally' and criticizing the President's actions.
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Several Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Chris Murphy, opted not to attend President Trump's address to Congress.
Reasons cited for not attending include viewing the address as a 'MAGA pep rally' and criticism of the President's actions.
Some lawmakers chose to engage with their constituents through alternative means during the address.