In his first address to Congress on March 4, President Trump outlined aggressive measures aimed at reshaping the federal workforce, economy, and foreign policy. With a speech lasting nearly two hours, it received significant pushback from Democrats, who interrupted him during discussions of law enforcement. Trump reiterated his commitment to new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, framing them as a way to protect the country. Additionally, a fact-check revealed inaccuracies in Trump's claims regarding Social Security recipients over 100 years old. The speech highlighted ongoing partisan divisions and challenges in governance.
Trump emphasized his commitment to following through on tariffs, stating, "Tariffs - they're about protecting the soul of our country. There will be a little disturbance, but we're OK with that."
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., ejected Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, after Green disrupted Trump; Republicans cheered Green's removal, highlighting tense bipartisan dynamics during the speech.
The acting Social Security commissioner noted that people over 100 years old without a death date linked to their record "are not necessarily receiving benefits," disputing Trump's claims on Social Security.
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