Trump Hails Whirlwind Six Weeks As 'Common Sense Revolution' -- As Dems Heckle And Protest Address To Congress

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

83% : In his address, Trump detailed the remarkable pace of his presidency, stating, "Over the past six weeks, I have signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken more than 400 executive actions, a record to restore common sense, safety, optimism and wealth all across our wonderful land.
77% : Before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump confidently declared, "America is back," proudly stating that the nation had entered its "greatest era."
76% : At 78 years old, Trump outlined his first few weeks in office as a time of tremendous progress.
76% : From that moment on, it has been nothing but swift and unrelenting action to usher in the greatest and most successful era in the history of our country," Trump declared.
67% : Yeah, yeah, you, you would say -- Pocahontas says yes." Trump then revealed that he had received a letter from President Zelensky, stating that Ukraine was ready to negotiate peace, a sentiment Trump echoed by saying, "we've had serious discussions with Russia and have received strong signals that they are ready for peace -- wouldn't that be beautiful?
65% : In his concluding remarks, Trump spoke of his survival after an assassination attempt, claiming, "I was saved by God to make America great again," and declared that the nation would become the "freest, most advanced, most dynamic, and most dominant civilization ever to exist on the face of this earth."
64% : Our confidence is back, and the American Dream is surging bigger and better than ever before." Though often prone to improvisation, Trump mostly adhered to his prepared speech, boasting that many had described the first month of his presidency as the most successful in U.S. history.
62% : " Trump provided an extensive list of the actions taken during his early presidency, which included major investments, policy shifts, and ambitious proposals.
57% : Trump was met with a warm reception from Republicans, who have since proposed legislation that would allow him to seek a third term and even suggested putting his face on the $100 bill.
56% : " Trump added, "Democrats sitting before me, for just this one night, why not join us in celebrating so many incredible wins for America?
54% : He insisted, "To get urgently needed relief to Americans hit especially hard by inflation, I'm calling for no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on Social Security benefits for our great seniors." He also pushed for tax deductions for car loan interest and the permanent extension of lower individual tax rates established by his 2017 tax reform.
54% : Trump detailed new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, alongside increased duties on steel, aluminum, and other goods, including copper, lumber, and pharmaceuticals.
50% : " On tariffs, Trump remained firm, urging Congress to swiftly pass his proposed tax cuts, while emphasizing the benefits of tariffs in revitalizing the U.S. economy.
45% : Trump also praised the actions of Elon Musk, who was in the chamber, particularly Musk's work leading the Department of Government Efficiency, which seeks to cut $1 trillion in annual federal spending.
39% : " Trump ended his speech with a defiant declaration about the future of America, stating, "My administration will reclaim power from this unaccountable bureaucracy, and we will restore true democracy to America again," vowing to continue draining the swamp of unelected bureaucrats.
37% : Green continued to heckle Trump throughout the speech, waving his gold-handled cane in protest.
35% : " Later in the evening, unidentified Democrats shouted "January 6!" as Trump praised law enforcement for their actions during the Capitol attack.
34% : Trump referenced several examples of wasteful spending that had been slashed, including "$8 million to promote LGBTQI+ in the African nation of Lesotho, which nobody has ever heard of," and "$1.5 billion for voter confidence in Liberia.
31% : Trump responded, saying, "You want to keep it going for another five years?
29% : In response, Trump calmly remarked, "These people sitting right here will not clap, will not stand, and certainly will not cheer for these astronomical achievements.
27% : " Despite his plea, most Democrats remained seated as Trump recognized several notable individuals, including the family of Laken Riley, a murder victim of an illegal immigrant; a teenager with brain cancer who was honored as an honorary Secret Service agent; and the announcement of the capture of the mastermind behind the deadly 2021 Kabul bombing.
26% : Meanwhile, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) waved a sign that read, "This is NOT Normal" as Trump entered the chamber.
25% : However, Trump focused mainly on domestic issues, waiting nearly 90 minutes before mentioning the war in Ukraine.
24% : Trump also celebrated the record low number of illegal border crossings in February, touting his administration's success in reducing illegal immigration.
20% : The topic of Ukraine was one of the most highly anticipated parts of the speech, especially after Trump and Vice President JD Vance had a public disagreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky just days earlier.

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