Trump to Skip Tradition, Deliver Speech to Joint Session of Congress
The speech will mark a significant moment in Trump's presidency, as he lays out his vision for the next four years and addresses the various challenges facing the nation, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, and his plans to reduce spending and protect Social Security.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech to a joint session of Congress, which will serve as an explanation of his fast-paced first 43 days in office, focusing on his domestic agenda and previewing his core policy proposals for the next four years.
The speech will address Trump's plans to reduce spending, protect Social Security, and make permanent the signature tax cuts from his first term. Trump is expected to take a victory lap, touting his election win and the "successes and accomplishments" of his first six weeks in office. The speech will be heavily focused on his domestic agenda, with Trump previewing his core policy proposals for the next four years, including lowering prices and addressing the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The speech will be held four days after Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Trump has said he will address the Ukraine situation in the speech. The speech will be heavily scrutinized, with Democrats scrambling to settle on a message and plan to counterbalance Trump's agenda. The party has tapped freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan to deliver the formal rebuttal.
The White House said the theme of the speech is "The renewal of the American Dream." Trump's top adviser, Elon Musk, will be present in the House chamber, symbolizing the administration's swift action to change Washington. Trump's speechwriting team has been working on multiple drafts, but aides said Trump has spent little time on the address, aside from a few theatrical moments.
As Trump prepares to deliver his speech, all eyes will be on the President to see how he will address the various challenges facing the nation, and how his policies will shape the country's future. The speech is expected to be a significant moment in Trump's presidency, and will likely set the tone for his relationship with Congress and the American people in the months to come.
