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From tariffs to DEI, Trump defends divisive agenda in address to Congress |
It was a House divided. Literally. On one side of the House chamber, President Donald Trump was met with elation – lawmakers and allies cheering on the commander-in-chief as he delivered the longest joint address in history where he said he's "just getting started" on his sweeping presidential actions. On the other side, one Democrat was kicked out while others protested with signs and heckled the president. |
So what did Trump talk about? The president defended his recent tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, even as Americans' economic concerns are still high. In fact, the president played the blame game on some high prices like eggs, saying it was former President Joe Biden 's fault that prices skyrocketed. The president also dug in on eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, cracking down on immigration and touted anti-trans policies. A recap of Trump's speech. | President Donald Trump leaves after addressing a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee, Getty Images |
As Trump spoke, Democrats protested |
It wasn't all smiles for President Trump. Just minutes into his address, Rep. Al Green , D-Texas, stood up from his seat, pointed his cane at Trump and interrupted the speech. Green began saying "You don't have a mandate …" before being drowned out by jeers and chants of "USA." He later told reporters he was speaking up against cuts to Medicaid. Green was removed from the chamber. Throughout Trump's one hour and 39 minute speech, several Democrats walked out in protest. Read more. | Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, shouts as President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol on Tuesday. Saul Loeb, AFP via Getty Images |
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