The SOTU Speech and the Impeachment schedule?
Does Trump want to give the speech after he has been acquitted and exonerated by Mitch McConnell and the Repubs?
No doubt, he would like to stand in front of Nancy Pelosi, on the floor of the House, and gloat about his "innocence".
Conversely, Pelosi and the Democrats would prefer that the trial be going on as he gives his speech. That would be a much less palatable situation for Mr Trump.
Will the speed of the trial be dependent upon the SOTU speech?
Perhaps?
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It can be in written form and sent to Congress. There is NO constitutional requirement for the President to address the joint session of Congress, only that there be an annual (actually it says "from time to time"
SOTU report.
Not only that, but the President has to be invited by the Speaker to address a joint Session.
I think Moscow Mitch could invite the President to address the Senate but not the House.
