Monday Afternoon News Updates — 2/16/26
Watch now Monday Afternoon News Updates — 2/16/26 Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network Feb 16 By Ben Meiselas This Presidents’ Day has not been a celebratory one for Donald Trump. Instead, it has marked a growing wave of resistance that reflects a broader crisis facing his presidency. As we get closer to his upcoming State of the Union address, the boycott of the event is expanding, and the message from lawmakers is becoming unmistakably clear. Here at the MeidasTouch Network, we obtained an exclusive statement from Democratic Congressman Dr. Ami Bera that underscores the seriousness of this moment. In his letter, Dr. Bera wrote: “After watching President Trump run roughshod over the Constitution, display utter disregard for Congress, and openly engage in corruption as he and his family use the office to enrich themselves and tarnish this country that I love, I will not give him the dignity of having my presence at the State of the Union.” Th...