Johnson calls it "detestable" that some Democrats are boycotting Trump's State of the Union
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Key Points:
- House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized some Democrats for boycotting President Trump's State of the Union address, calling their actions "detestable" and emphasizing respect for the office and tradition.
- Dozens of Democratic lawmakers plan to skip the address or attend an alternative "People's State of the Union" event at the National Mall to protest President Trump.
- Johnson urged Republicans to maintain decorum during the speech, encouraging them to emulate the unity shown by the U.S. Olympic hockey teams, both of which won gold medals recently.
- The men's U.S. hockey team, invited by President Trump, is expected to attend the State of the Union address as a symbol of unity and national pride.
- Johnson expressed disappointment over partisan outbur
