U.S. President Donald Trump will recount his economic achievements and announce new measures during Tuesday’s State of the Union address on Capitol Hill, his first after returning to the White House in 2025, the administration said.
Trump is “going to highlight the historic accomplishments of his Administration over the past year, while laying out an ambitious agenda to continue to make the American dream more accessible and affordable for working-class people across the country,” said Administration Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
He promises a “touching and humorous” speech.
“It will be a great speech,” the U.S. government spokeswoman assured Fox News, adding that “there will be some poignant moments” along with “some moments of humor.”
Leavitt added that Donald Trump will include “success stories” in his State of the Union address.
Like those of a Pennsylvania waitress who has benefited from the tip and overtime tax exemption included in the Republican-driven tax and budget law passed by Congress last year.
The president will also highlight his initiative to lower drug costs on the Trump Rx portal.
And how it has helped a couple undergoing infertility treatment save on medicine.
“He will also make some new announcements to continue to address the affordable living crisis that Joe Biden created a year ago,” Leavitt said.
In tune with statements by Trump, who has blamed the former Democratic president for the high prices of food and gasoline, which, he claims, have fallen during his term in office.
Survey reveals widespread economic discontent
However, many in the country complain about rising prices and the high cost of living.
According to the Pew Center, 72% of Americans rate current economic conditions as fair or poor.
The percentage of 28% considered them to be good or excellent.
Overall, 28% of Americans say Trump’s policies have improved economic conditions.
While 52% say it has worsened, according to the prestigious Washington-based research center.
In addition to his economic achievements, Donald Trump is expected to refer in his State of the Union address to the Supreme Court decision against his economic policy by partially overturning tariffs.
The magistrates against whom the president has charged for voting against his levies are expected to attend the event.
Trump will incorporate international issues
International affairs, such as the capture of the deposed president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, the economic blockade on Cuba or the possible military intervention in Iran will be some of the issues expected to occupy part of Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
The appointment also comes in the midst of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
Which today reaches its eleventh day, waiting for the negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on immigration policy issues to unblock the approval of the budget on this matter.
The Capitol Hill event is also framed in the scandal over the publication of the papers of the late child molester Jeffrey Epstein.
And the accusations of a cover-up against the Republican Administration.
It will be a great speech
Karoline Leavitt
Trump, who holds the record for the longest speech in an address to both legislative chambers, which lasted 1 hour and 42 minutes in March last year, has already warned that Tuesday’s speech will be “long” because he has “a lot to talk about”.
The Democratic rejoinder will come in English from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger.
The first woman to hold that position in the southern state.
The response in Spanish will be provided by Senator Alex Padilla.
The first Latino to be elected to represent California in the U.S. House of Representatives.
With information from EFE
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