"I was one of over 100 reporters seated in the House chamber during President Donald Trump's address on Tuesday night, when the president shattered the record for the longest speech at just over 107 minutes. Over the course of the lengthy speech, the mood gradually devolved, eventually leading to outright bickering."
"That's just past the 99 minutes he spoke for last year, when he previously set the record for the longest speech to a joint session of Congress. The speech hit many of the president's usual talking points, sprinkled in a few policy proposals, and emphasized the theatrics."
"Just like in years past, the speech had its share of drama, with lawmakers heckling the president and one even being escorted out."
President Trump delivered a State of the Union address that exceeded 107 minutes, breaking the record for the longest such speech in American history. The speech surpassed his previous record of 99 minutes from the prior year. Throughout the address, the atmosphere in the House chamber gradually deteriorated from the opening, eventually devolving into outright bickering between lawmakers and the president. The speech covered Trump's typical talking points, included various policy proposals, and emphasized theatrical elements. A single bipartisan moment occurred involving athletes entering the press gallery. The address featured typical dramatic elements, including lawmakers heckling the president, with at least one lawmaker being escorted out of the chamber.
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