Photo catches Dem playing Candy Crush during State of the Union
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A Democratic congresswoman was caught playing Candy Crush on her smartphone during President TrumpDonald John TrumpFive takeaways from the vice presidential debate Harris accuses Trump of promoting voter suppression Pence targets Biden over ISIS hostages, brings family of executed aid worker to debate MORE's State of the Union address on Tuesday.

A photo from the event shows Rep. Brenda LawrenceBrenda Lulenar LawrenceHillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers Lawmakers call for expanded AI role in education, business to remain competitive The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Pence lauds Harris as 'experienced debater'; Trump, Biden diverge over debate prep MORE (D-Mich.) playing the popular puzzle game alongside two fellow congresswomen of the Congressional Black Caucus, who were also on their phones for that part of the speech.

The phones in the photo show the time as 9:42 p.m., about a third of the way through Trump's 80-minute speech to Congress, as he was discussing the administration's plans to reinvigorate international trade, pushing for trade deals that are fair and reciprocal for Americans.

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The Hill has reached out to Lawrence for comment.

Reps. Bonnie Watson ColemanBonnie Watson ColemanDemocrats smell blood with new DHS whistleblower complaint New Jersey incumbents steamroll progressive challengers in primaries New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman wins Democratic primary MORE (D-N.J.) and Joyce BeattyJoyce Birdson BeattySharpton, police reform take center stage at National Mall Sanders raised over 0,000 for candidates in Tuesday primaries The Hill's Campaign Report: Progressives raise expectations ahead of big primary night MORE (D-Ohio) were both pictured on their phones as well.

Democrats sat together during the address, with most refusing to stand or clap during the president's speech that touted the Republican-passed tax cuts and economic growth under the new administration.