President Trump used his joint address to Congress pitch to the American people that the economy was “roaring” and the border is secure. He called Democrats “crazy.”
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in a starkly divided House chamber. (Kenny Holston/AP)
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address as an appeal to the American people to convince them that under Republican leadership, the country is improving.
His speech comes at a crucial time: voters are souring on his agenda with the midterms roughly eight months away. Trump touted his economic achievements, highlighting his efforts to cut prices, positive economic numbers and new provisions in last year’s tax bill.
“Our country is winning again,” Trump said.
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