WASHINGTON - Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union address for the ages Tuesday night, a two-hour spectacle of standing ovations, an ejected Democrat and a presidential broadside against his own Supreme Court justices.
He walked into the House Chamber to cheers, whistles and attempted selfies from lawmakers before taking the podium to signal an aggressive new phase of his presidency. ‘‘Our nation is back, bigger, stronger and better than before,’’ Trump started as cheers rang out from his Republican allies. ‘This is the golden age of America.’ Before he could even begin, proceedings devolved into anarchy as Democrat Al Green was bounced from the chamber for holding up a racially-charged sign. The Squad progressives piled on, with Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib calling him a ‘murderer’ after ICE agents killed two protestors in recent months.
Trump refused to back down, instead snapping back at the ‘crazy’ liberals and leaning into the signature ‘America First’ pillars that returned him to power.
Those included praising ICE raids across the country, touting the economy and slamming the Supreme Court decision striking down his signature tariffs.
‘After just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before.
A turnaround for the ages,’ Trump remarked. He also revealed the exact ‘secret’ words he needs to hear from Tehran to pull back from the brink of war: ‘We will never have a nuclear weapon.’
First Lady Melania Trump was joined by her son Barron, (19), in a surprise public appearance as the President’s other adult children gathered to watch their father in a display of unity and support.
Standing before a fractured Capitol and a captivated nation, the 47th President walked into the House Chamber to cheers, whistles and attempted selfies from the crowd, utilising the grand stage to signal an aggressive new phase of his administration. (Daily Mail)