26.02.2026 10:41
During U.S. President Donald Trump's address to Congress, which was the longest "State of the Union" speech to date, a notable incident occurred. When Trump stated, "I ended 8 wars," laughter erupted from the rows occupied by Democrats. Trump, who was very upset by this situation, said, "Oh, how funny, right? Sick people."
U.S. President Donald Trump's address to Congress, which was the longest "State of the Union" speech to date, made headlines with a dialogue that took place in the hall.
LAUGHTER ROSE
The phrase "I ended 8 wars" used by Trump in the foreign policy section was met with laughter from the rows where Democrats were seated.
"SICK PEOPLE"
Responding immediately to the reactions in the hall, Trump replied from the podium, "Oh, how funny, isn't it? Sick people." A brief tension was felt in the hall following these remarks. Those moments were reflected in television broadcasts and on social media.
In his speech, Trump claimed that he had ended various military engagements of the U.S. during his term and had not entered into new large-scale wars. The President stated that his approach in foreign policy kept the country away from costly and prolonged conflicts.
CREATED DEBATE ON THE OPPOSITION FRONT
However, the statement "I ended 8 wars" created debate on the opposition front. The reaction of Democratic members highlighted the differences of opinion regarding the scope of the statement and which conflicts it referred to. Evaluations in the U.S. press suggested that Trump's words carried a political message and that the atmosphere in Congress reflected inter-party tensions.