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.” His remarks focused on the achievements of his administration, as well as the bold plans for his second term, despite the interruptions from Democrats who voiced their objections.
At 78 years old, Trump outlined his first few weeks in office as a time of tremendous progress. He referred to his series of executive actions as part of a “common sense revolution” during the 99-minute address, which was the longest in modern history. The theme of this speech was in line with his second inaugural address, while the opposition sat mostly silent, fuming but gradually departing as the speech went on.
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“Six weeks ago, I stood beneath the dome of this Capitol and proclaimed the dawn of the golden age of America. 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.
He continued by stating, “We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplished in four years or eight years, and we are just getting started. America’s momentum is back. Our spirit is back. Our pride is back. 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. He even took a moment to quip, “and what makes it even more impressive is that, do you know who number two is? George Washington. How about that?”
He boldly announced, “Our country is on the verge of a comeback, the likes of which the world has never witnessed and perhaps will never witness again,” referencing his 2024 election win despite facing four criminal charges and multiple assassination attempts.
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.”
Trump provided an extensive list of the actions taken during his early presidency, which included major investments, policy shifts, and ambitious proposals. These ranged from offering Greenland’s citizens the chance to vote to join the United States to threatening to reclaim the Panama Canal.
His executive orders included designating English as the country’s official language, renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” ordering federal employees back to their offices, and restricting the recognition of gender to only two. He also advocated for defunding schools that allowed transgender athletes in girls’ sports and pledged to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Additionally, he spoke about plans to sell $5 million “gold cards” to affluent foreigners and blamed former President Joe Biden for the rising cost of eggs.
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. However, his address was met with strong resistance from Democratic members.
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) immediately interrupted the speech, shouting, “You don’t have a mandate,” in response to Trump’s reference to his election victory. Green continued to heckle Trump throughout the speech, waving his gold-handled cane in protest.
As Green persisted in his outbursts, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ordered the House sergeant-at-arms to remove him, stating, “Remove this gentleman from the chamber.”
Later in the evening, unidentified Democrats shouted “January 6!” as Trump praised law enforcement for their actions during the Capitol attack. Meanwhile, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) waved a sign that read, “This is NOT Normal” as Trump entered the chamber.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) held up a whiteboard with the message “Start paying your taxes” written on it. 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. They won’t do it no matter what. Five times I’ve been up here, it’s very sad. And it just shouldn’t be this way.”
Trump added, “Democrats sitting before me, for just this one night, why not join us in celebrating so many incredible wins for America? For the good of our nation, let’s work together, and let’s truly make America great again.”
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.
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. However, Trump focused mainly on domestic issues, waiting nearly 90 minutes before mentioning the war in Ukraine.
He criticized the U.S. government’s financial support for Ukraine, stating, “Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict with no end in sight. The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine’s defense with no security, with no anything.”
Trump’s remarks were met with further heckling, reportedly from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who criticized him for suggesting prolonged involvement in the conflict. Trump responded, saying, “You want to keep it going for another five years? 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? It’s time to stop this madness, it’s time to halt the killing. It’s time to end the senseless war.”
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. He urged patience, saying, “Bear with me. Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again and it’s happening and it will happen rather quickly.”
Some of Trump’s legislative priorities, including tax cuts and tariffs, face uncertain futures due to disagreements between House and Senate Republicans. 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.
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. He argued that these tariffs would correct unfair trade practices and benefit the American economy.
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. 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.”
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.
Trump also celebrated the record low number of illegal border crossings in February, touting his administration’s success in reducing illegal immigration. He pledged to continue cracking down on illegal immigration and to fully fund the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.
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.”
{Matzav.com}