What to expect from the 2019 State of the Union

President Trump is scheduled to deliver the 2019 State of the Union address to Congress and the nation on January 29. On January 28, Governance Studies at Brookings will convene a panel of policy experts to discuss what they hope to hear and what they expect to hear in this year’s speech. After another year of unprecedented norms in Washington and a government shutdown, will the president deliver a traditional State of the Union or an off-the-script tirade?

Panelists will explore which legislative priorities the president is likely to propose—with an emphasis on how the administration will deal with a newly emboldened Democratic majority in the House. Will the president highlight policies that his political base supports or will he try to advance bipartisan goals? Can the president expect any bipartisan support from a divided Congress? How will the speech play as the 2020 campaign trail gears up?

After the session, panelists will take audience questions. This event will be webcast live.