President Trump prides himself on being a counterpuncher.
But as it turns out House Speaker Nancy Pelosi packs quite the counterpunch herself.
Earlier this month, Pelosi informed President Trump the State of the Union address scheduled for January 29th would be delayed until the federal government re-opened. She also gave him the option of submitting it to Congress in writing. Twenty four hours later, Trump cancelled her "excursion" Brussels, Egypt and Afghanistan - the latter of which would have seen her meet our troops.
Fast forward to this morning when Trump informed Pelosi that he would be delivering the SOTU address as previously scheduled. "I look forward to seeing you on the evening on January 29th in the Chamber of the House of Representatives," Trump wrote,"It would be so very sad for our Country if the State of the Union were not delivered on time. on schedule, and very importantly, on location!"
Pelosi replied this afternoon with a letter of her own. "I am writing to inform you that the House of Representatives will not consider a concurrent resolution authorizing the President’s State of the Union address in the House Chamber until government has opened."
Of course, Trump will not stay silent on the subject long. He will most likely organize a rally of some kind on the Capitol and call it the People's State of the Union.
Whatever his response, Pelosi will be ready for him.
Trump can hit, but Pelosi hits harder and her punches land.
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