#TrumpCongressSpeech
Here are the top seven takeaways from Donald Trump's speech to Congress:
1. Federal Workforce Overhaul – Trump blasted government inefficiency, referencing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) while exposing waste and fraud.
2. Tough Immigration Stand – He doubled down on strict immigration policies, painting immigrants as a threat to public safety and national order.
3. Minimal Focus on Global Crises – Trump briefly mentioned Ukraine and Gaza, highlighting his role in freeing US hostages from Hamas but largely sidestepping broader conflicts.
4. Democrats' Faded Resistance – Initial protests from Democrats fizzled after Representative Al Green’s expulsion, leaving their response underwhelming.
5. Push for Tariffs – He renewed his call for tariffs, targeting Canada, Mexico, and China as part of his economic strategy.
6. Economic Fixes & Inflation – Trump positioned himself as the solution to inflation and economic struggles, pledging support for working families.
7. Kabul Airport Bomber Captured – He announced the capture of the terrorist behind the 2021 attack that killed 13 US soldiers during the Afghanistan withdrawal.