Comparison of viewership between President Trump's joint address to Congress and former President Joe Biden's final State of the Union address
President Trump's joint address to Congress had more viewers than former President Joe Biden's final State of the Union address. Trump's viewership on Tuesday was lower than his previous congressional addresses during his first term but still topped all but one of Biden's State of the Union speeches.
Key Points
- Trump's address had 36.6 million viewers, compared to Biden's 32.2 million in 2024
- Trump's 2017 address reached 47.7 million viewers
- Biden's most-watched State of the Union was in 2022, with 38.2 million viewers
Pros
- Trump's address attracted more viewers than Biden's final State of the Union address
Cons
- Trump's viewership on Tuesday was lower than his previous congressional addresses during his first term