From talking up the 250th anniversary to shaking John Fetterman's hand, here are the Pa. moments in Trump's State of the Union address

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tipped workers can deduct up to $25,000 of certain tips per year, but the lowest earners and some tipped workers won't be eligible for the tax break, CNBC reported.
51% : Both tax breaks are available from 2025 through 2028 and decreases in size when earnings exceed $150,000 for single filers or $300,000 for married couples filing jointly. Democrats have pointed out the same legislation also included cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, two programs heavily relied by low-income Americans.
49% : " The president brought Megan Hemhauser, a waitress and mom of two from Cresco, Pa., a town in the Poconos, as one of his guests to his address Tuesday night, saying in his speech that because of his "No Tax on Tips" and "No Tax on Overtime" policies she is "so, so much richer.
42% : For overtime, certain individuals can deduct up to $12,500 for single filers or $25,000 for married couples filing their taxes jointly each year from 2025 through 2028.
30% : During the speech, Trump took credit for ending DEI programs across the country, doubled down on his push to end sanctuary cities, falsely suggested his opponents cheat during elections and called for proof of citizenship in order to vote.
18% : The Pennsylvania lawmaker criticized Trump's tariffs, Medicaid cuts, escalation of federal immigration agents, and mass layoffs of federal employees.

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