During a segment on The Late Show, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Stephen Colbert critically reviewed President Trump's first address to Congress, branding it as one of the most partisan speeches ever delivered. Buttigieg referred to the state of the country as "roiling" amidst Trump's divisive rhetoric. The conversation highlighted Trump's lengthy address, criticized for lacking substance and filled with exaggerated claims. Commentators expressed skepticism towards Trump's ambitious promises, while his focus on culture wars, especially regarding scientific research funding, was notably evident throughout the speech.
Buttigieg described Trump's State of the Union as "roiling," criticizing his divisive rhetoric and absence of governing, emphasizing the nation's turmoil under his leadership.
In a divergent analysis, commentators called the address lengthy and lacking substance, questioning Trump's claims of revolution while highlighting skepticism towards his ambitious promises.
Reflecting on the speech's themes, Trump focused heavily on cultural issues, particularly reproaching previous scientific research funding, which he labeled as wasteful and problematic.
The New York Times essay panel characterized the address as "90-plus minutes of bad moments," painting a bleak picture of Trump's self-portrayal as a transformative leader.
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