Trump wraps speech to Congress with 'fight, fight, fight,' calls for 'golden age of America'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

87% : " The remark drew laughter from Republicans, before Trump quickly reassured that Rubio was confirmed unanimously and "is going to do a fantastic job.
77% : Trump said the decision to rename the wildlife refuge near her home was inspired by her love of animals. 10:40 p.m.
70% : Trump proposes $5M 'gold card' visa as new path to US citizenship 10:00 p.m.
69% : In a surprise moment, Trump asked Secret Service Director Sean Curran to make Daniel an honorary agent of the United States.
67% : While emphasizing Greenland's right to determine its own future, Trump said the U.S. would welcome it as part of the country.
63% : President Trump promoted his "gold card" immigration plan, which would grant citizenship status to foreign applicants who pay $5 million.
63% : "It's like the green card, but better and more sophisticated," Trump said, adding that the program will be available "soon." PREVIOUS REPORTING:
62% : "I'm calling for no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on Social Security benefits for our great seniors," Trump said. 9:55 p.m.
61% : "The death of this beautiful 12-year-old girl and the agony of her mother and family touched our entire nation greatly," Trump said.
60% : President Trump has officially set a record for the longest address to a joint session of Congress, speaking for over an hour and 40 minutes -- shattering the previous 1 hour, 28-minute record set by Bill Clinton in 2000.
60% : Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, is home to a major U.S. military base and has been a point of interest for Trump since his first term. 10:50 p.m.
59% : Many held up small black signs reading "False" in white lettering, raising them each time Trump touted his administration's accomplishments.
55% : In a lighthearted jab, Trump told him, "Good luck, Marco.
54% : President Trump reiterated his longstanding interest in acquiring Greenland, calling it strategically important for U.S. national security and claiming it would make the territory "rich." "I think we're going to get it," Trump said.
54% : In a rare show of bipartisanship, Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen stood and applauded in support of Daniel. 10:35 p.m. ET: Democrats erupted in chants of "January 6th" as President Trump spoke about his commitment to law enforcement and crime prevention.
53% : " 10:56 p.m. ET: President Trump said his administration plans to "reclaim" the Panama Canal, calling it a key strategic asset.
52% : 9:09 p.m. ET: President Trump will tout "swift and unrelenting" action on immigration, the economy, and security, according to White House-released excerpts of his speech.
51% : While not officially a State of the Union address, the event carried all the hallmarks of one, with lawmakers from both chambers filling the House chamber as Trump outlined his administration's priorities and issued a call to action for his second term.
51% : Trump signed the Laken Riley Act as the first law of his second term, targeting immigration enforcement.
50% : The House speaker and vice president will sit behind Trump, but speculation has grown over whether Elon Musk -- now Trump's top adviser and head of the Department of Government Efficiency -- will make an appearance.
48% : ET: President Trump announced a proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits, calling it a move to provide relief for workers and seniors.
48% : His presence could symbolize Trump's focus on government reform.
47% : ET: President Trump spotlighted 13-year-old DJ Daniel, who has battled brain cancer since 2018 while pursuing his dream of becoming a police officer.
46% : That was more than six years ago," Trump said.
44% : " The demonstration, led by progressive members, comes in response to the Trump administration's federal budget cuts and Elon Musk's role in government restructuring.
43% : What to know as Trump set to address Congress Collins, who is 17th in line for the presidency, will be moved to an undisclosed location under heavy security for the duration of the speech.
42% : President Trump signed an executive order renaming a wildlife refuge in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old Houston girl who was killed last year in a case that became a flashpoint in the immigration debate.
42% : Among the expenditures Trump highlighted were millions spent on "making mice transgender" and funding for an "Arab Sesame Street" in the Middle East.
42% : The backstory: The address comes just days after a tense Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which Trump reportedly told Zelenskyy, "You either make a deal, or we are out."
40% : She slammed Trump's economic agenda, arguing that his tariffs and tax policies will raise prices rather than lower them.
40% : President Trump closed his joint address to Congress with a familiar phrase from his response to the Pennsylvania assassination attempt, telling lawmakers: "We will stand up and we will fight, fight, fight for the country our citizens believe in and for the country our people deserve.
36% : Trump declared "America is back," highlighting his first 43 days in office, which have included a federal downsizing push led by Elon Musk, tensions with allies, and economic uncertainty from new tariffs.
36% : Democrats have staged silent protests in the past -- such as wearing white to symbolize the suffragette movement -- but some may take a more vocal stance against Trump.
34% : Trump then turned to FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, wishing them "good luck."
30% : "Biden let the price of eggs get out of control," Trump said, adding that he has instructed his Cabinet to take swift action to bring prices down.
29% : Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) was the first to shout the date, followed by at least a dozen other Democrats who joined in as Trump pledged to crack down on violent criminals.
29% : Trump doubled down on his trade policies, announcing that on April 2, he will go further and implement "reciprocal tariffs" to counter what he describes as unfair trade practices by foreign nations. 10:01 p.m. ET:
29% : President Trump took a moment during his speech to criticize Democrats for not standing or applauding, saying, "It's very sad, and it just shouldn't be this way.
25% : The outburst comes after Trump pardoned around 1,500 individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, where rioters stormed Congress in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. 10:25 p.m. ET:
24% : ET: President Trump defended the tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico that went into effect this week, despite the negative market reaction, including a drop in U.S. stocks.
24% : Critics have noted that Trump and Musk have previously exaggerated or misrepresented certain government spending programs, and some of the claims made tonight remain unverified. 9:50 p.m. ET:
23% : " Democrats remained seated and visibly unimpressed, with some scowling as Trump spoke.
20% : Helen, Allyson, and Kaylee are the widow and daughters of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter who was killed by the gunman who also shot President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024.
19% : Trump has also clashed with Congress over his spending and tax plans, seeking deep cuts while simultaneously pushing for border security funding.
18% : Trump gave a shoutout to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is under pressure to enact deep cuts to U.S. foreign policy efforts.
17% : President Trump criticized what he called a politically motivated justice system, accusing Democrats of using it to target opponents -- including him.
17% : After the applause, most Democrats remained seated as Trump continued speaking about immigration, with some holding up "False" signs in response to his claims about the Biden administration's policies. 10:11 p.m.
16% : ET: President Trump again claimed he ended a Biden-era "electric vehicle mandate", despite no such federal mandate existing.
16% : President Trump addressed rising grocery costs, specifically calling out the high price of eggs, which he blamed on inflation under the Biden administration.
12% : The Texas Democrat has a history of clashing with Trump, having previously led impeachment efforts during Trump's first term.
8% : ET: President Trump read from a list of alleged government waste, fraud, and abuse that he claims has been uncovered by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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