Donald Trump Delivers Divisive, Record-Long Address to Congress

In his first major speech since returning to the presidency, Trump focused on immigration, the economy, and cultural issues, drawing sharp criticism for factual inaccuracies and partisan rhetoric.

• 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.

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