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Trump Boasts ‘Turnaround for the Ages,’ Clashes With Democrats in Longest-Ever State of the Union Address
President Trump touted economic gains and announced a crackdown on fraud amid polarized reactions, with just 39% of U.S. adults approving of his economic policies, according to AP-NORC polling.
- On Tuesday, Trump delivered the longest State of the Union, calling it `a transformation like no one has ever seen before, and a turnaround for the ages`, during a nearly 1-hour and 50-minute address.
- After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs last week, Trump defended his policy amid rising Middle East tensions as two U.S. aircraft carriers were sent toward Iran ahead of the November midterm elections.
- One unifying moment came when Trump said `We have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before, and a turnaround for the ages`, during his speech. The chamber erupted as the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team entered the gallery.
- Many Democrats skipped the speech and attended the 'People's State of the Union' on the National Mall, while Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response amid warnings the speech risks November midterm elections for Republicans with all 435 House seats in play.
- Polls indicate widespread public skepticism, with inflation at 2.4% in January exceeding the Federal Reserve 2% inflation target and economic growth slowing last year’s final quarter.
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