A report on the State of the Union, which is mandated by the Constitution, is an opportunity for a president to provide an overview of their accomplishments over the previous calendar year and assess the condition of the U.

President Donald Trump will stand at the front of the U.S. House chamber to address a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term in office.

Presidents generally deliver high-profile speeches to Congress shortly after their inauguration, and the distinction may make little difference.