Key Takeaways from Trump's Speech to Congress
1min read Donald Trump, who resumed the presidency in January, delivered his first address to a boisterous joint session of the US Congress. During the speech, he confidently stated, The American Dream is unstoppable.
This speech became the lengthiest presidential address to Congress ever documented. In it, Trump presented his blueprint for his second term. As he spoke, Republicans showed their approval, celebrating the eventful six weeks that had already brought significant changes to both domestic and foreign policies.
However, the atmosphere was far from harmonious. Democrats heckled Trump throughout the high - profile evening speech, and he didn't shy away from responding in kind, engaging in a back - and - forth with them.
Since taking office again, the Republican president has initiated actions to reduce the federal workforce and tighten immigration policies. He has also imposed tariffs on major trading partners of the United States and has caused disruptions to the trans - atlantic alliance due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Here are key takeaways extracted from his speech.
