Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
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The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
President Trump delivered a speech at the National Archives, warning against left-wing 'segregation' and advocating for 'patriotic education'.
President Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address, appealing to his base and taunting opponents, with an eye on upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump declared during his State of the Union that 'we’re winning so much,' aiming to calm economic concerns ahead of the midterm elections.
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