Political experts reveal their verdict for Trump's first major address

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

80% : He said that Trump's delivery was 'hilarious, devastating, and inspiring' and that it was was a performance 'in the best sense -- an emotional ride designed to remind Americans that they deserve better.' Bronitsky agued that Biden's 'trademark word salad and dystopian despair' were gone in an instant. 'Trump laid out a crystal-clear, America-First agenda packed with real victories and exciting plans for the future,' he said.
78% : Trump holding up a copy of an executive order during his address 'Mr. Trump played to his base and his supporters throughout the two hours,' Hills said. '
72% : 'Standing in front of a unified, Republican-led government, President Trump tonight marked a new era and direction for our country,' Anderson said.
55% : Jonathan Bronitsky: 'America is back'Grade: A+ According to Dr. Jonathan Bronitsky, co-founder and CEO of ATHOS and formerly chief speechwriter at the Justice Department during Trump's first administration, 'America is back -- and there isn't a darn thing the left can do about it.' 'From planting the flag on Mars to building a missile dome to appointing a young cancer survivor an honorary Secret Service agent, Trump revived America's imagination -- after four long, dreary years -- inviting the nation to dream in technicolor once more,' Bronitsky told DailyMail.com.
48% : And, he's put a stop to the Democrat culture war that had infiltrated schools, healthcare, women's sports, and businesses.' 'Across the country, we're seeing an embrace of America-First values, led by President Trump, Vice President Vance, and our Republican majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives,' Anderson told DailyMail.com.
47% : Payne called in an 'audacious bet for the country that continues to say that they are concerned about the economy.' Democrats holding up signs as Trump was speaking to a joint session of Congress The Democratic strategist argued that Democratic members of Congress 'appeared to have matched the opposition energy that their base has been demanding' and that the shows of protest across the board were 'what Democrats have been begging for.' 'Not all of them will be good enough to satiate everybody's concerns,' Payne claimed, but he suggested it 'somewhat marks a turning point.'
46% : He said the fact that Democrats were 'in meltdown mode' over the speech 'proves that Trump is a consequential figure' and that Democrats 'looked like kindergarteners sulking in time-out.' Kevin Madden: 'unapologetic' but no lasting effectGrade: B+ Republican strategist Kevin Madden said Trump remains focused on 'extending the policies, themes and messages of his 2024 campaign into his first 100 days.' 'He remains totally convinced he has a mandate to move on big initiatives like government efficiency reforms and border security,' he added.
42% : 'We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplished in four years, eight years, and we are just getting started,' Trump claimed.
42% : 'Trump really had nothing for the American people on the economy,' Payne told DailyMail.com after the speech wrapped up.
27% : Anderson said that Trump is 'keeping his promises to restore trust in our government and return common sense to Washington D.C.' She claimed his 'swift actions to cut government waste through DOGE are saving Americans billions and sparking a movement to make government work for the people again,' Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson give a standing ovation as Trump speaks Billionaire and DOGE leader Elon Musk salutes Trump during his address on March 4
26% : During his remarks, Trump took the time to slam his predecessor President Joe Biden by name several times including blaming him for persistent inflation.
25% : He noted that Trump touched on his familiar themes including immigration, tariffs, tax cuts, ending wast, fraud and abuse in government, and eliminating all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
8% : Trump smiles as he looks out at the crowd during his address to a joint session of Congress 'With bombshell stats exposing government waste, fraud, and abuse, Trump reminded us that while the issues are serious, politics doesn't have to be dull,' Bronitsky said.

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