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Trump Outlines 'America First' Vision in Polarizing Congressional Address

President Trump emphasized immigration crackdowns, economic nationalism, and a reduced global military role in his State of the Union speech, drawing sharp domestic and international reactions.

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Le président américain Donald Trump a prononcé un discours de près de deux heures devant une session conjointe du Congrès, à Washington, le 4 mars 2025.
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Overview

  • Trump highlighted his administration's immigration policy, celebrating a large-scale deportation program and declaring an end to 'woke' initiatives in government and military operations.
  • Economic measures included defending tariffs on Canada and Mexico to revitalize U.S. industries, alongside plans for a massive gas pipeline project in Alaska with international investment.
  • The president announced the cessation of military aid to Ukraine, citing corruption concerns, and claimed to have received signals of peace readiness from both Ukraine and Russia.
  • Trump reaffirmed ambitions to 'reclaim' the Panama Canal for U.S. security interests and extended an invitation for Greenland to consider joining the United States.
  • While the speech energized Republican supporters, it faced Democratic criticism and global pushback, with European leaders warning of geopolitical risks and allies like Canada and Mexico opposing his trade policies.