State of the Union address
noun phrase
: a yearly speech given by the U.S. President to Congress and the people to tell them about important things that are affecting the country
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Santos is alleged to have placed bets on his attendance at the president’s State of the Union address in February, according to NPR.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
By the time of the State of the Union address, Santos was already working in an influencer capacity for Polymarket, using his substantial online platform to promote the controversial brand.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Federal regulators are investigating former New York Congressman George Santos for allegedly betting on his attendance at February's State of the Union address on the prediction market site Kalshi.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Congressman Barney Frank surrounded by fellow lawmakers during President Bill Clinton's State of the Union address in 1999.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
By the time of the State of the Union address, Santos was already working in an influencer capacity for Polymarket, using his substantial online platform to promote the controversial brand.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Federal regulators are investigating former New York Congressman George Santos for allegedly betting on his attendance at February's State of the Union address on the prediction market site Kalshi.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Congressman Barney Frank surrounded by fellow lawmakers during President Bill Clinton's State of the Union address in 1999.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
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“State of the Union address.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20of%20the%20Union%20address. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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