#TrumpCongressSpeech
Donald Trump’s speech to the US Congress:
1. **Federal Workforce Overhaul** – Trump targeted government inefficiency, referencing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) while highlighting instances of waste and fraud within federal operations.
2. **Tough Immigration Policies** – He doubled down on a nativist agenda, framing immigration as a contributor to crime, public health risks, and societal instability.
3. **Limited Focus on Global Conflicts** – Trump briefly touched on his involvement in freeing US citizens detained by Hamas but largely avoided in-depth discussion of international issues like Ukraine and Gaza.
4. **Democrats’ Muted Reaction** – Despite initial vocal protests from Democrats, their response lost momentum following the expulsion of Representative Al Green.
5. **Advocacy for Tariffs** – Trump reiterated his support for tariffs, proposing new measures targeting Canada, Mexico, and China.
6. **Economic Priorities** – He emphasized his commitment to addressing inflation and revitalizing the economy, with a focus on supporting working-class families.
7. **Kabul Airport Bomber Captured** – Trump revealed that the US had successfully captured the individual responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, which resulted in the deaths of 13 American soldiers during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
