Trump State of the Union address to focus on economy and costs

Trump State of the Union address to focus on economy and costs

Trump State of the Union address will spotlight affordability border security and America’s 250th anniversary as midterms approach. The Trump State of the Union address this year is set to revolve around a single pressing question: can the president convince voters that the economy is moving in the right direction despite persistent anxiety about costs and growth? As Republicans brace for challenging midterm elections, President Donald Trump plans to use his nationally televised remarks to promote what the White House describes as an era of renewed strength, prosperity and global respect. According to senior administration officials familiar with the draft, the official theme of the Trump State of the Union address is “America at 250 Strong Prosperous and Respected.” The slogan ties directly to the approaching 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding and is intended to project confidence at home and authority abroad. Yet the speech will unfold against a complicated political and econom…