6 Takeaways From Trump’s State of Union
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MS NOW host Rachel Maddow has questioned Donald Trump’s changing pace and reliance on “violence porn” during his marathon State of the Union speech. Trump, 79, spoke for 108 minutes on Tuesday evening, easily smashing the record set by former President Bill Clinton’s 88-minute State of the Union speech in 2000.
We do not fight absurdity with valor,” Rob Potylo, a comedian and political activist also known as Robby Roadmaster, said last night as Trump was delivering his State of the Union address. “We fight absurdity with more absurdity!
As Trump walked to the podium in the House of Representatives chamber, Rep Al Green, D-Texas, held a sign behind the president reading: "Black people aren't apes." Green was ushered out of the chamber minutes later. He appeared to have a heated exchange with several Republicans as he left the chamber.
Aliya Rahman, who was dragged out of a car by ICE agents, was arrested after "simply standing in silence," her attorney said.
President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address focused on the economy, tax cuts, border security, DHS funding, Iran nuclear negotiations, tariffs and clashes with Democrats during a record-breaking speech before Congress.
On inflation, immigration, tariffs and war, he presented a frequently distorted account as he claimed a “turnaround for the ages” and myriad achievements that don’t pass scrutiny.
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Minneapolis woman who Ilhan Omar took to State of the Union needed medical care after arrest
Omar said Capitol Police "aggressively handled" her guest, Aliyah Rahman of Minneapolis, forcing her to seek medical care at a hospital.
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Melania Trump's young State of the Union guest pushes for AI to revolutionize American classrooms
First lady Melania Trump brought 11-year-old Texas AI advocate Everest Nevraumont to the State of the Union, spotlighting technology that helps students learn more in less time.
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert both came on the air on Tuesday to share their immediate reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union.