Actor James Woods sharply criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and other Democrats following disruptions during President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday night, as post-speech polling showed strong support among CNN viewers for the President’s remarks.

During the address, President Trump recognized the parents of 23-year-old Ukraine refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was killed in North Carolina last year.

“Last summer, 23-year-old Iryna was riding home on the train when a deranged monster — who has been arrested over a dozen times and was released through no-cash bail — stood up and viciously slashed a knife through her neck and body,” Trump said.

The President’s remarks prompted a standing ovation from much of the chamber, while several Democratic members remained seated.

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“How do you not stand?” Trump asked Democrats in the room. “How do you not stand?”

Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) were among Democrats who protested during portions of the speech. According to reports, both women shouted objections while the President was delivering his address.

James Woods responded on X with a series of posts criticizing the lawmakers.

“Somali parasite Omar and the terrorist loving miserable pug face chick making fools of themselves, as usual,” Woods wrote about Omar and Tlaib.

Somali parasite Omar and the terrorist loving miserable pug face chick making fools of themselves, as usual pic.twitter.com/TzpK2i8sZH

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 25, 2026

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In a separate post reacting to the moment when Democrats remained seated during the recognition of Zarutska’s parents, Woods wrote, “Finally it has to be said. They are insufferable scum.”

Finally it has to be said. They are insufferable scum. https://t.co/ACoZ64YWqp

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 25, 2026

The speech marked President Trump’s first State of the Union address of his current term. Throughout the address, he outlined policy priorities and highlighted individual stories, including the Zarutska case, which he cited in discussing crime and public safety.

Despite protests and visible partisan divisions in the chamber, early reaction from viewers was favorable, according to a CNN Instant Poll conducted after the address.

The poll showed that 64 percent of CNN viewers surveyed said they agreed that President Trump is moving the country in the right direction.

While Democrats engaged in visible demonstrations during the address, the post-speech polling indicated that a majority of CNN viewers surveyed supported the direction outlined by the President.

The events of the evening highlighted ongoing tensions in Washington, as President Trump delivered remarks that drew both strong applause and vocal opposition.

The exchange between the President and Democratic lawmakers, along with Woods’ commentary, quickly became a focal point of reaction across social media and cable news in the hours following the address.