"President Trump has been facing difficult poll numbers, tied to the economy, specifically prices and the cost of living. But in his first State of the Union address of his second term, Trump ignored those economic warts. Instead, he boasted that "our nation is back" and that it had achieved a "turnaround for the ages.""
"Trump ignored the difficulties people are facing with the economy. Voters continue to say it's their top concern, but Trump had no "I feel your pain" moment. And he doubled down on his unpopular tariffs, criticizing Supreme Court justices sitting feet away for ruling that most of his tariffs were illegal."
"There was no legislative agenda. There was no laundry list of things Trump wants Congress to do this year. No surprise, given that Trump has spent the better part of the last year trying to consolidate power."
President Trump delivered a record-length State of the Union address claiming the nation achieved a "turnaround for the ages" despite facing difficult poll numbers tied to economic concerns. The speech ignored voter worries about prices and cost of living, instead focusing on familiar Trump themes of immigration and culture wars. Trump doubled down on unpopular tariffs and criticized Supreme Court justices for ruling against them. The address contained no legislative agenda or specific congressional priorities, reflecting Trump's focus on consolidating power. Democrats responded with varied reactions, from outbursts to boycotts, with Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's official response emphasizing economic issues as the party considers its strategic direction.
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