Trump speech to Congress: Trump airs familiar grievances in address before Congress
Last updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:56AM GMT
The president touted the moves his administration has made in his first weeks in office, touching on tariffs, the war in Ukraine and the border.
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, six weeks into his historic return to the White House.
During the speech, Trump said "America is back" and defended the tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. He touched on immigration and the mineral deal with Ukraine, but neglected to go into detail on his economic plan. The speech was also met with protests and disruptions from Democrats.
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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