"As the US president strolled by, soaking up adulation, Democratic representative Al Green of Texas held aloft a handwritten sign: Black people aren't apes! a reference to Trump recently sharing a racist video depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama. When the first State of the Union address of Trump's second term got under way, Republicans moved in on Green menacingly and tried to tear the sign away."
"It was a night where Trump again sought to poison US politics and divide Americans along various fault lines, none more inflammatory than race. The great salesman, sporting his familiar red tie and orange hue, began with a predictable pitch: Our nation is back bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before."
"In his telling, inflation, mortgage rates and gas prices are falling, while the stock market, oil production and foreign direct investment are booming along with construction and factory jobs. We're winning so much that we really don't know what to do about it, Trump declared."
During Trump's 107-minute State of the Union address, Democratic representative Al Green held a sign protesting racist depictions of Barack and Michelle Obama, resulting in his removal from the chamber. Trump presented economic achievements including falling inflation and rising stock market performance, while emphasizing American strength and success. The speech revealed stark partisan divisions, with Republicans enthusiastically supporting Trump while Democrats remained largely silent or critical. The address focused on economic metrics, job creation, and national pride, though it also employed divisive rhetoric along racial lines. The evening demonstrated ongoing political polarization within Congress.
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