Trump’s State of the Union sets combative tone ahead of US midterms

Trump’s State of the Union sets combative tone ahead of US midterms

Trump uses his State of the Union to defend his record, attack Democrats, and project strength as economic anxiety and political pressure mount. President Donald Trump used his latest Trump’s State of the Union address to deliver a forceful defense of his administration, portraying the United States as stronger and more prosperous while launching sustained attacks on Democrats, the courts, and foreign adversaries. Speaking before a divided Congress, Trump framed the moment as a turning point for his presidency. The address, which stretched nearly two hours and set a modern record for length, offered few major new policy announcements. Instead, it functioned as a political reset, designed to reassure supporters, challenge critics, and reassert control of the national narrative as the country heads toward high-stakes midterm elections. “We have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen,” Trump said, insisting the nation was “bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever before.”…