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President Donald Trump will deliver an address to a t session of Congress tonight, marking his first speech before both chambers since returning to office six weeks ago. The speech, while not a State of the Union, is a traditional address where the president shares their vision and agenda with lawmakers.
As is customary for new istrations, House Speaker Mike Johnson invited President Trump to speak, urging him to "share his America First vision for our future." In a letter to the president, Johnson emphasized that the next four years could be some of the most consequential in U.S. history. Johnson also echoed Trump's earlier rhetoric, claiming "America's Golden Age has begun," citing a "resurgence of patriotism, unity, and hope."
What is Trump likely to talk about?
Trump's address comes just six weeks after his return to office for a second term, during which his istration has already implemented significant changes. These include a major overhaul of the federal bureaucracy, a cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk at the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and an aggressive immigration policy. However, challenges remain, such as staffing shortages and political opposition.
His istration's border security measures have resulted in a noticeable decrease in illegal border crossings, although the deportation effort has encountered significant hurdles, including issues with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
On the global stage, Trump's return has shifted U.S. foreign policy, most notably in his recent tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This came after a contentious meeting where Trump openly criticized Zelenskyy and paused military aid to Ukraine, raising concerns about future relations with the country.
The theme for this speech is "The Renewal of the American Dream," according to a White House official. Expect Trump to highlight the accomplishments of his istration over the past six weeks, touching on topics such as economic policy, border security, and foreign policy. As he announced on Truth Social, Trump plans to "TELL IT LIKE IT IS!"
Is this a State of the Union?
No, this is not formally a State of the Union address. However, all presidents have given an address to Congress early in their term.
What time will Trump's speech start and end?
Trump's address is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on March 3. While the exact duration of the speech remains uncertain, his 2017 address to Congress lasted around an hour, and his subsequent State of the Union addresses averaged around 80 minutes.
The speech will be followed by the official Democratic response, delivered by Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.
How to watch Trump's speech?
Major news networks are likely to broadcast the address live, including ABC, CBS, NPR, and Fox News. PBS will carry a live stream on its YouTube page.