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.

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.