Here’s a summary of the seven takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to the US Congress:

1. *Crackdown on Federal Workforce* – Trump criticized government inefficiency, citing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) while listing examples of waste and fraud.

2. *Hardline Immigration Stance* – He emphasized nativist themes, portraying immigrants as a source of crime, disease, and disorder.

3. *Brief Mentions of Ukraine and Gaza* – Trump noted his role in securing the release of US citizens held by Hamas but spent little time on global conflicts.

4. *Democrats' Weak Response* – While Democrats initially protested loudly, their overall reaction was lackluster after the expulsion of Representative Al Green.

5. *Support for Tariffs* – Trump reaffirmed his belief in tariffs, proposing new ones on Canada, Mexico, and China.

6. *Inflation and Economic Plans* – He claimed fixing the economy and helping working families were top priorities.

7. *Capture of 2021 Kabul Airport Bomber* – Trump announced that the US had apprehended the terrorist responsible for the attack that killed 13 soldiers during the Afghanistan withdrawal.$DOGE