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Donald Trump 'Failed to Deliver': Newsweek Writers' SOTU Verdicts

Donald Trump 'Failed to Deliver': Newsweek Writers' SOTU Verdicts

Summary

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in modern history, speaking for over an hour and 40 minutes. The speech included criticism of the Supreme Court's recent decision on tariffs and a lack of detailed plans regarding Iran. Some commentators noted that the address focused too much on overseas issues instead of domestic ones.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke for over an hour and 40 minutes during the State of the Union.
  • This set a modern record for the longest address to a joint session of Congress.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett attended the address.
  • The Supreme Court recently ruled against Trump's tariffs, calling them unconstitutional.
  • Trump did not provide detailed plans about his strategy toward Iran during the speech.
  • The speech included criticism of focusing on foreign affairs rather than domestic issues.
  • Economic improvements in the U.S. were highlighted, such as lower inflation and increased real incomes.

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