"Trump called on legislators to stand and show their support if they agree that the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. That garnered a prolonged standing ovation from Republicans and silence from seated Democrats, prompting Trump to say they should be ashamed of themselves."
"In a combative State of the Union speech the longest in modern history at about 108 minutes United States President Donald Trump defended his administration's economic performance and hardline immigration agenda amid sagging poll numbers before the midterm elections. Trump boasted that inflation is plummeting and gas prices are lower."
"Dozens of Democrats skipped Trump's address and attended outside events, including a rally on the National Mall. Democratic Representative Texas, Al Green, was escorted out of the House chamber at the start of Trump's speech after he held up a sign that read Black people aren't apes, referencing a video Trump recently posted on Truth Social."
President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in modern history, lasting approximately 108 minutes. He defended his administration's economic record, claiming inflation is declining and gas prices are lower. Trump also championed his hardline immigration agenda, calling on legislators to prioritize protecting American citizens over illegal aliens, which drew prolonged Republican applause and Democratic silence. The speech notably omitted acknowledgment of the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war and avoided discussion of released Jeffrey Epstein files. Multiple Democrats boycotted the address, and Representative Al Green was escorted from the chamber after displaying a sign protesting a controversial video Trump posted depicting the Obamas as apes. A bipartisan moment occurred when Trump introduced the Olympic gold-medal-winning men's hockey team.
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