Donald Trump's speech to the U.S. Congress was highly controversial. He began with an optimistic statement, saying that in just 43 days in office he had accomplished "more than most administrations in four to eight years."

However, his comments on gender policies generated significant controversy. He asserted that there are only two genders and criticized policies that allow the inclusion of transgender women and girls on sports teams, stating that it would be "degrading to women and very bad for the country."