Here are the seven key takeaways from Donald Trump's speech to the US Congress:

- *Crackdown on Federal Workforce*: Trump vowed to tackle government inefficiency, citing examples of waste and fraud, and praising Elon Musk's efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).¹

- *Hardline Immigration Stance*: Trump emphasized the need for stricter immigration controls, portraying immigrants as a source of crime, disease, and disorder.

- *Brief Mentions of Ukraine and Gaza*: Trump briefly discussed his role in securing the release of US citizens held by Hamas, but did not delve deeply into global conflicts.

- *Democrats' Weak Response*: Democrats initially protested loudly, but their reaction was muted after Representative Al Green was expelled from the chamber.

- *Support for Tariffs*: Trump reaffirmed his support for tariffs, proposing new ones on Canada, Mexico, and China.

- *Inflation and Economic Plans*: Trump claimed that fixing the economy and helping working families were top priorities, but provided few details on his plans.

- *Capture of 2021 Kabul Airport Bomber*: Trump announced that the US had captured the terrorist responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US soldiers.

Trump's speech was notable for its length, lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes, and its reception, with 76% of viewers approving of the speech, according to a CBS News poll.#TrumpCongressSpeech $XRP