Summary
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to Congress, speaking on topics like the economy, tariffs, and immigration. Several significant moments included heated exchanges with Democrats and his criticism of the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs. Some Democrats boycotted or interrupted the speech, while others engaged in verbal clashes with the President.
Key Facts
- President Trump gave his State of the Union speech lasting over an hour and 40 minutes.
- He criticized Democrats for not standing during his remarks on transgender issues.
- House Democrat Al Green was removed from the chamber for holding a protest sign.
- Trump criticized the Supreme Court for striking down his tariffs, declaring new tariffs afterward.
- Several Supreme Court Justices, including Ketanji Brown Jackson and Clarence Thomas, did not attend.
- Representative Ilhan Omar clashed with Trump during his comments on immigration.
- Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk, was one of Trump's guests at the event.