Overview

• Donald Trump delivered a 1 hour and 40-minute speech to Congress, the longest by a U.S. president in modern history, marked by partisan divides and contentious statements.
• The president emphasized immigration policies, including border security and crime linked to undocumented immigrants, while blaming the Biden administration for economic challenges like inflation and rising food costs.
• Trump highlighted his administration's budget cuts and praised Elon Musk’s role in reducing federal spending, though many claims about government fraud were criticized as exaggerated or false.
• Cultural issues dominated parts of the speech, with Trump reaffirming executive orders on merit-based policies, opposition to progressive values, and a rejection of 'woke' culture.
• The address was met with polarized reactions, including protests from Democratic lawmakers, some of whom boycotted or interrupted the speech, reflecting deep national divisions.