State of the Union live updates: Trump set to address the nation

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This is a live blog. Check back for updates.

8:05 pm: Trump’s 2020 message vs. Iowa caucus results

Trump could try to inject energy into his reelection drive and will likely talk up a healthy U.S. economy and recent trade triumphs. At the same time, more of the delayed Democratic caucus results could trickle in from Iowa as voters start to pick who will face him in November.

7:58 pm: AOC and other key Dems will boycott the speech

The president’s address is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET. He will address a joint session of Congress, but several key Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, will boycott the speech.

7:55 pm: Welcome to CNBC’s State of the Union live blog

President Donald Trump will give his third State of the Union address tonight, the night before the Senate will likely vote to acquit him of the two charges he faces in his impeachment trial. Expect to see a victorious Trump touting his administration’s record on the economy and national security, with speech lines tailor-made for the 2020 campaign.

All times above are Eastern time.

CNBC’s Mike Calia contributed to this live blog.

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