Key takeaways from Trump's State of the Union speech

"Our nation is back: bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before. He ended the address with a similar sentiment: Our future will be bigger, better, brighter, bolder and more glorious than ever before. It remains to be seen how the sentiment will resonate with voters, as the president has seen his approval rating slump in recent weeks to the lowest since his second term began."

"One of the main goals of Trump's speech was to sell his stewardship of the US economy, which has been a mixed bag over the last 13 months. Trump pointed to Wall Street's continued strength and strong job numbers, but glossed over the economy's slower-than-expected growth in 2025. While inflation has eased somewhat, it has not quite plummeted as Trump said."

President Trump delivered a record-breaking 1 hour and 48-minute State of the Union address, surpassing Bill Clinton's previous record. He highlighted achievements in the economy, crime reduction, trade, immigration, and foreign policy, framing them as contributing to a national turnaround. Trump opened and closed with optimistic rhetoric about American strength and future prosperity. However, his approval ratings have declined to their lowest point since his second term began. Key economic claims included strong Wall Street performance and job numbers, though he downplayed slower-than-expected growth and incomplete inflation reduction. Food prices remained elevated compared to the previous year. The speech's resonance with voters and impact on midterm election outcomes remain uncertain, with significant implications for Republican control of Congress and Trump's legislative agenda.

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