Summary
President Donald Trump, during his State of the Union address, asked Congress members to support the idea that the U.S. government should prioritize protecting American citizens over illegal immigrants. Republicans in the room stood and applauded, while at least one Democratic lawmaker accused Trump of causing American deaths related to two citizens killed by federal agents in Minnesota.
Key Facts
- President Trump delivered the State of the Union address.
- He urged Congress to support prioritizing the safety of American citizens.
- Trump asked members to stand if they agreed with his statement.
- Republicans in the audience stood and applauded for two minutes.
- A Democratic lawmaker accused Trump of being responsible for the deaths of two Americans in Minnesota.
- The accusation referred to a January incident involving federal agents.
- Trump expressed disappointment that all lawmakers did not stand.
