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Trump's Congressional Address Highlights Partisan Divisions and Policy Overhauls

The president touted his administration's sweeping changes, while Democrats protested his claims and policies during the longest joint address in modern history.

  • President Trump emphasized his administration's rapid actions, including nearly 100 executive orders and 400 executive actions in just six weeks, as he declared 'America is back.'
  • Democrats vocally opposed Trump's remarks, with Rep. Al Green being ejected for heckling and others holding protest signs against his policies and claims.
  • Trump defended his newly imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, asserting they would protect American jobs despite concerns over rising consumer costs.
  • The speech included praise for Elon Musk's controversial leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency, which has been cutting federal jobs and programs.
  • Trump read a letter from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressing willingness to negotiate peace, while reiterating his administration's push to end the war on terms favorable to U.S. interests.
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