President Trump's recent address to Congress was notable for its extreme partisanship and lackluster reception. According to CNN's flash poll, the speech garnered the lowest very positive reaction of any in their history, even lower than his previous addresses. The audience for the speech was predominantly Republican, with more than 44 percent identifying as such, signaling a disparity between the expectations of his base and the actual reception. Observers noted that partisan disruptions continued throughout the speech, further reflecting the divided state of American politics.
Trump's address received the lowest very positive reaction in CNN's history of flash polls, reflecting intense partisanship and diminished appeal even among his base.
Despite being in a Republican-skewed audience, Trump's speech resonated poorly, indicating a disconnect with even his own supporters' expectations and satisfaction.
CNN's David Chalian highlighted the partisan nature of the audience, which was 14 percent more Republican than the general population, impacting the speech's reception.
Even supporters observed the high level of partisanship present during Trump's speech, noting that it detracted from the overall message and effectiveness.
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