Did Trump's State of the Union speech reach Independent voters ahead of the midterms?

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published February 25, 2026 at 6:57 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel asks political consultant Frank Luntz whether President Trump positioned his administration and Republicans to reach Independent voters in his State of the Union address.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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