White House Press Briefing Follows Trump's Joint Address to Congress

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addresses key issues raised in President Trump's speech, including immigration policies, tariffs, and the war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress during his second term, emphasizing early policy actions and future plans.
Key topics in the address included border security, tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, and infrastructure development.
The president also defended executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, as well as policies on gender and education.
A significant focus was placed on ending the war in Ukraine, with ongoing tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky influencing U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a restructuring of the White House press pool, removing the White House Correspondents’ Association from its role in determining media access.