Watch Trump's Vision for America's Future Unfold
Key takeaways from the speech include Trump's boasts about his executive orders and legislative priorities, his plans to expand US territorial holdings, and his claims of achieving more in 43 days than most administrations have in four years. The President's vision for America's future is one of growth, prosperity, and security, but it remains to be seen how his plans will be received by Congress and the American people.
President Trump delivered a record-setting 5-hour speech to a joint session of Congress, highlighting his administration's accomplishments and outlining his vision for the country's future, claiming that his administration has achieved more in 43 days than most administrations have in four years.
Trump emphasized the need to reduce the cost of energy and announced plans to open up power plants and drill for oil, while also introducing a new program, the "gold card," which would allow successful individuals to buy a path to US citizenship for $5 million. He also defended his trade wars with Canada and Mexico, touting their success, and emphasized the need to protect American farmers, announcing plans to impose tariffs on foreign aluminum, copper, lumber, and steel.
The President discussed his efforts to secure the US-Mexico border, claiming that his administration has launched the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history, and announced plans to pass a new crime bill that would enhance protections for police officers. He also emphasized the need to restore law and order to American cities and towns, announcing plans to give police officers the support, protection, and respect they deserve.
Trump touched on foreign policy issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, claiming that the US has spent $350 billion on Ukraine's defense, while Europe has spent $100 billion, and announced plans to end the conflict in Ukraine and bring lasting peace to the region. He also discussed his plans to build a state-of-the-art missile defense shield to protect the US homeland and to reclaim the Panama Canal.
The speech was met with opposition and heckling from Democrats, with several lawmakers holding up signs protesting the speech, and Rep. Al Green being removed from the House chamber after interrupting the President. Despite the controversy, Trump remained optimistic, declaring that the golden age of America has only just begun.
