#TrumpCongressSpeech
Here are the seven key takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to the US Congress:
1️⃣ Federal Workforce Crackdown – Trump slammed government inefficiency, referencing Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" while highlighting waste and fraud.
2️⃣ Tough Immigration Stance – He doubled down on nativist rhetoric, linking immigrants to crime, disease, and social unrest.
3️⃣ Ukraine & Gaza Briefly Mentioned – He spoke about securing the release of US citizens held by Hamas but didn’t focus much on international conflicts.
4️⃣ Weak Democratic Response – While Democrats initially protested, their reaction fizzled after Rep. Al Green’s expulsion.
5️⃣ Tariff Support – Trump reaffirmed his tariff policy, proposing new duties on Canada, Mexico, and China.
6️⃣ Economy & Inflation – He claimed fixing the economy and aiding working families were his top priorities.
7️⃣ Kabul Airport Bomber Captured – Trump announced the US had caught the terrorist behind the 2021 attack that killed 13 US soldiers during the Afghanistan withdrawal.