President Donald Trump is expected to use his joint address to Congress to emphasize his efforts to shrink the federal government, which critics warn may overstep his authority and cause lasting damage. The speech comes after a confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, raising concerns about the administration’s stance on international relations. Trump plans to discuss immigration, tariffs, budget cuts, and efforts to eliminate diversity programs in the federal government during the address. The president will have guests who have benefited from his first term in attendance. Elon Musk, spearheading efforts to cut government budgets, will also be present.
Trump may not travel after the address as presidents typically do, instead, Vice President JD Vance will highlight key points from the speech, starting with a trip to the southern border. Senator Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response, focusing on her security background as a former CIA analyst and offering a proactive economic vision. Members of Congress will bring guests who have been impacted by Trump’s policies to highlight specific issues. The president’s 2020 State of the Union speech emphasized his economic and migration records just before the pandemic halted the country, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously tore up a copy of his speech at the end.
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