State of the Union addresses are traditionally one of the president's biggest platforms, since the speech is broadcast on all major television networks during prime time (the time at which the audience is expected to be the largest).
But the situation could be different for Trump, who provides a steady stream of thoughts to the millions of followers of his social media pages.
Even still, it's a time for the president to look "presidential," surrounded by cheering lawmakers in the U.S. Capitol as he lays out his accomplishments and priorities for the year.
The official Democratic response to Trump's speech will be given by Joe Kennedy, a Massachusetts congressman seen as a rising star within the party.
However, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has announced he is giving his own response via social media. Sanders has emerged as an independent-minded leader of the more liberal wing of Congress, and is said to be discussing a 2020 presidential run.
Photos: Past State of the Union addresses
Past State of the Union Addresses
The State of the Union is typically a time to take note of the president's popularity. After a year, Trump's approval rating stands at 39 percent, according to an average of polls by FiveThirtyEight, an online site that focuses on opinion poll analysis, politics, economics and sports. The rating is lower than any other modern president at this stage of their first term.