>>13059821

It doesn't have to be an address

It used to be submitted in writing

History

Learn it

The President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” Article II, Section 3, Clause 1.

>>13060053

You are factually incorrect

There is no requirement to give a televised address

TV cameras have led to it being in person

Political theater

Grandstanding