Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
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Notable Quotes
"My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"These people are crazy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Democrats are destroying our country."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You’ve seen nothing yet, because we are entering the Golden Age of America."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"After just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Tonight, after just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before, and a turnaround for the ages."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Democratic Representative Al Green represents Texas's 9th congressional district.
Charlie Kirk is a conservative activist whose assassination raised political violence concerns.
Connor Hellebuyck is a professional ice hockey goaltender for the United States national team.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Erika Kirk is the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House from Louisiana.
Nancy Guthrie is an 84-year-old woman who was recently abducted from her home in Arizona.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Pierre Polievre is a Canadian politician and member of the Conservative Party.
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The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
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President Donald Trump's State of the Union address highlighted economic achievements, criticized Democrats, addressed Iran's nuclear ambitions, and discussed election-related claims.
In his State of the Union address, President Trump defended immigration policies, tariffs, and warned Iran over nuclear ambitions, while also celebrating the capture of Maduro in Venezuela.
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President Trump promoted his achievements and addressed Iran's nuclear program in a lengthy State of the Union address, declaring the U.S. is entering a 'Golden Age'.
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