Trump Hails U.S. Comeback in State Address
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address on Tuesday night to declare what he described as a historic national revival, portraying the United States as a country that has regained momentum under his leadership. Despite opinion polls indicating that many Americans remain dissatisfied with both the direction of the country and his presidency, Trump showed no sign of adjusting course. With midterm elections approaching, the nearly two-hour speech functioned as both a defense of his record and a mobilization effort aimed at energizing his political base, while sharply criticizing Democrats. The address featured a series of carefully staged moments designed for maximum impact. Early in the evening, Trump acknowledged members of the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team seated in the gallery. As they raised their gold medals, lawmakers from both parties stood in applause, with Republicans chanting […]