In a bold move, former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Congress on Tuesday, proclaiming, "America is back" after a whirlwind six weeks since regaining power. 🚀
During his prime-time speech, Trump highlighted his reshaping of U.S. foreign policy, igniting a trade war, and the removal of tens of thousands of government workers. However, his remarks were met with jeers and catcalls from Democratic lawmakers, with about half of them walking out in protest. 🙄
The speech came amidst a second day of market turmoil following Trump's imposition of sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and the Chinese mainland. 📉
While foreign policy was briefly touched upon, Trump signaled his intention to revisit a minerals deal with Ukraine and expressed optimism about peace talks with Russia. "Wouldn't that be beautiful?" he mused, aiming to expand the Abraham Accords to further peace in the Middle East. 🌍✌️
On the economic front, Trump vowed to balance the federal budget and pushed for a massive tax cut agenda, despite analysts warning it could add over $5 trillion to the national debt. 💰
The speech echoed the energy of Trump's campaign rallies, with repeated attacks on Democrats, labeling some immigrant criminals as "savages," and promising to ban "transgender ideology." His remarks were peppered with bold claims, some of which were deemed exaggerated or false. 💥
Notably, one Texas congressman was removed for refusing to sit, highlighting the tense atmosphere in the House of Representatives—a venue still shadowed by the memories of the 2021 Capitol riot. 🏛️
In response, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin delivered a rebuttal, invoking President Ronald Reagan and critiquing Trump's actions as not reflecting America's exceptionalism. 🗣️
As the nation watches closely, the political landscape remains as divided and intense as ever. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story! 🔍📢
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Trump touts start to term in Congress, drawing catcalls from Democrats
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