Summary
President Donald Trump gave a State of the Union address where he discussed economic achievements and immigration policies. During the speech, he made various claims about inflation, gas prices, and immigration enforcement. Some Democrats protested his speech, while a bipartisan moment occurred when Trump introduced an Olympic team.
Key Facts
- President Trump delivered a 108-minute State of the Union address.
- Trump claimed that inflation is dropping significantly; however, while inflation has eased, experts say it's an exaggeration.
- Gas prices have decreased by around 6%, but no state's average gas price is below $2.30 per gallon.
- Trump emphasized immigration enforcement, which received support from Republicans and criticism from Democrats.
- Democrats protested by holding outside events, and some skipped the speech altogether.
- Trump did not address the Russia-Ukraine war or the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- A bipartisan cheer occurred when Trump introduced the Olympic men's hockey team and announced a medal for a player.
