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Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech

Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech

Summary

President Donald Trump gave his longest State of the Union speech, talking about the economy, crime, immigration, and foreign policy. He described the U.S. as improving in various ways but faced challenges such as recent Supreme Court rulings against some of his tariffs and declining approval ratings.

Key Facts

  • President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address lasting 1 hour and 48 minutes.
  • Trump spoke on various topics including the economy, crime, trade, immigration, and foreign policy.
  • He claimed the U.S. economy is doing well, noting strong job numbers and Wall Street performance, but inflation is still a concern.
  • Trump introduced a TrumpRx website to help people without insurance get cheaper medications.
  • A recent Supreme Court ruling deemed some of Trump's tariffs illegal, which he plans to counter with new tariffs.
  • Democrats opposed Trump’s immigration policies, especially his border closure actions.
  • Trump's approval ratings have dropped, affecting his party’s chances in upcoming midterm elections.

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