The State of the Union Address aired on Tuesday, February 24, during which President Donald Trump provided an update to the American public.
Taking place before a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, the address made history as the longest State of the Union ever, clocking in at roughly an hour and forty minutes. While Trump focused on his immigration policy, the address came amid public backlash over tariffs, ICE, and low approval ratings.
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