WASHINGTON (HRNW): President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term on Wednesday morning (PKT), marking the occasion with a record-breaking speech that lasted nearly an hour and 50 minutes. The President used the platform to claim full credit for what he described as a “historic economic resurgence” and the fulfillment of his promises to wind down international conflicts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. During the address, Trump also took the unusual step of openly criticizing the Supreme Court for its recent rulings against his tariff policies, despite several justices being present in the chamber.
The event was characterized by deep political polarization, as dozens of Democratic lawmakers boycotted the session in protest, while those in attendance staged various forms of silent and vocal defiance. Prominent Democrats held a counter-rally outside the Capitol, and within the hall, Representative Al Green was escorted out for displaying a protest sign during the President’s remarks. Analysts suggest this marathon speech served as a strategic launch for the 2026 midterm campaign, with the President doubling down on his “America First” agenda and announcing a new federal initiative to combat government fraud led by Vice President JD Vance.
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