President Donald Trump
Nielsen: Trump’s State of the Union Drew 32.6 Million TV Viewers, Down More Than 10% From Last Year
February 27, 2026
An estimated 32.6 million people across 23.2 million homes watched President Donald Trump deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on Feb. 24, according to new Nielsen data.
The tally is down almost 11% from Trump’s March 4, 2025, State of the Union address, which generated 36.6 million viewers.
Both totals pale in comparison to Trump’s first term speeches as president that generated State of the Union viewership of 47.7 million, 45.5 million, 46.8 million and 37.2 million, respectively.
While coverage varied by network, 15 networks televised the address from approximately 9:12 to 10:59 p.m. ET — with concurrent live streams where available.
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