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Trump Asks America to ‘Just Hold On’ | U.S. News Decision Points

Trump Asks America to ‘Just Hold On’ | U.S. News Decision Points

Published by Sam Flores

The first State of the Union address of President Donald Trump’s second term is now in the books. I have covered these supernovas of political rhetoric since 1998, so let me tell you what I saw in a speech that stretched all over the policy landscape over the course of nearly two hours. The Surprise SOTU Forgive me for starting with the stagecraft rather than the substance. But this was the surprise State of the Union – every few minutes, the showman-turned-president sprang a theatrical moment on his audiences in the chamber and watching at home. Not quite 15 minutes into his remarks, Trump made good on his promise to have the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team at the event. The athletes, each wearing a smile and sporting a shiny gold medal, walked down the aisles of the press area of the gallery above the floor of the House of Representatives. While that had been telegraphed, what happened next had not: Trump announced that he was awarding the team’s goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, the Presidential Medal …

Trump Delivers Excruciatingly Tedious, Lie-Packed Mess Of A ‘State Of The Union’ Speech

Trump Delivers Excruciatingly Tedious, Lie-Packed Mess Of A ‘State Of The Union’ Speech

Published by Sam Flores

Facing the lowest approval ratings of his career, President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, with the former reality television star known for his ability to command attention appearing desperate for a way to revive his political fortunes, tone swinging repeatedly from tedious to angry and back again. What new proposals did pop up in the speech — an idea to reform retirement accounts for workers who don’t have 401(k) plans, for instance — have little chance of becoming law. Most of the speech dragged through his usual false claims of falling prices, multiple wars settled, foreign investment brought in and a complete fantasy description of international trade and tariffs. If Republicans facing a tough midterm election because of continuing voter unhappiness about high prices had hoped Trump would tackle that issue with empathy, they were likely left disappointed. Trump claimed, falsely, that prices were falling and insisted that the blame for high prices should fall on his predecessor, Joe Biden, and his fellow Democrats. “The same …

Trumps Rede zur Lage der Nation – POLITICO

Trumps Rede zur Lage der Nation – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

Was steckt in Donald Trumps erster richtiger Rede zur Lage der Nation zu Iran, zu den Zöllen und Europa? Eine Einschätzung von Gordon Repinski. ⁠D.C. Decoded, das US Briefing, findet ihr hier⁠. Parallel dazu blickt die Bundesregierung nach Peking. Kanzler Friedrich Merz zwischen Partnerschaft, Wettbewerb und Systemrivalität. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview erklärt CDU-Staatssekretärin und Mittelstandsbeauftragte Gitta Connemann, warum Deutschland auf Dialog setzt, aber mehr Schutz vor Investitionsverboten, Joint-Venture-Auflagen und erzwungenem Technologietransfer fordert. Vizekanzler Lars Klingbeil hat währenddessen die Leitung der Kabinettssitzung. Eine seltene Gelegenheit. Mit einem Konzept gegen organisierte Kriminalität, inklusive früherer Vermögensbeschlagnahmung bei Geldwäscheverdacht, setzt er ein Signal in der Innen- und Finanzpolitik. Rasmus Buchsteiner berichtet. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig. Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook-Newsletter bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. ⁠Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren.⁠ Mehr von Host und POLITICO Executive Editor Gordon Repinski: Instagram: ⁠@gordon.repinski⁠ | X: ⁠@GordonRepinski⁠. POLITICO Deutschland – ein Angebot der Axel Springer Deutschland GmbHAxel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 BerlinTel: +49 …

Trump blasts Dems ‘You should be ashamed of yourselves’ | US | News

Trump blasts Dems ‘You should be ashamed of yourselves’ | US | News

Published by Sam Flores

After a speech focused largely on his administration’s domestic achievements — but marred from the outset by Democrat Congressman Al Green raising a sign stating “Black People are not apes” — Trump turned his sights directly on his Democratic opponents, using the platform to launch an explosive attack. He said: “Tonight I’m inviting every legislator to join with my administration to reafirm a fundamental principle. “If you agree with this statement then stand up and show your support: The first duty of any government is to protect the American citizens not illegal aliens.” Republican lawmakers swiftly rose to their feet in applause, whilst Democrats appeared to remain seated throughout. After the standing ovation from his supporters subsided, Trump rounded on his opponents. “You shoulld be ashamed of yourself not standing up. You should be ashamed of yourself. “That is why I am also asking you to end deadly sanctuary cities that protect the criminals and enact serious penalties for public officials who block the removal of criminal aliens, in many cases drug lords, murderers all …

Trump set to use desperate measures as approval rating tanks | US | News

Trump set to use desperate measures as approval rating tanks | US | News

Published by Sam Flores

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 23: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an Angel Families remembrance ceremony held in the East Room at the White House February 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. The term â€oeAngel Families†is used to describe people who have lost a relative to a crime committed by an undocumented immigrant. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** (Image: Getty Images) Donald Trump is poised to resort to drastic measures as his approval ratings plummet dramatically ahead of tonight’s State of the Union address. Trump informed cable news anchors at a pre-speech lunch that he plans to propose new tax cuts during his address. The US President is anticipated to concentrate on the economy in his speech, as successive polls indicate he’s losing favour with voters on this issue – with Democrats making headway on cost of living concerns, The Mirror reports. During today’s traditional State of the Union day lunch with news anchors, Trump stated he would ‘advocate’ for fresh personal and corporate tax reductions. Republicans already enacted extensive tax cuts …