#WhiteHouseCryptoSummit #TrumpCongressSpeech
Here are seven key takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to the U.S. Congress:
1. Crackdown on Federal Workforce – Trump slammed government inefficiency, referencing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) while highlighting waste and fraud.
2. Hardline Immigration Stance – He reinforced nativist rhetoric, depicting immigrants as contributors to crime, disease, and social unrest.
3. Limited Focus on Ukraine and Gaza – Trump briefly mentioned securing the release of U.S. citizens held by Hamas but largely sidestepped international conflicts.
4. Weak Democratic Response – Though Democrats initially protested, their opposition faded after Representative Al Green’s expulsion.
5. Push for Tariffs – Trump doubled down on tariffs, proposing new ones targeting Canada, Mexico, and China.
6. Inflation and Economic Plans – He claimed that fixing the economy and aiding working families were his top priorities.
7. Capture of Kabul Airport Bomber – Trump announced that U.S. forces had apprehended the terrorist behind the 2021 attack that killed 13 American soldiers during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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