President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term on Monday night, a speech that quickly sparked strong reactions across the political spectrum. Supporters described the nearly one hour and 48 minute address as forceful and confident. Critics called it divisive and overly combative. Regardless of perspective, it marked one of the longest State of the Union speeches in modern history. Throughout the evening, Trump highlighted what he described as a “turnaround for the ages” in the economy, praised veterans, and laid out his administration’s goals for the years ahead. He also sharply criticized...
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