Trump’s record-setting State of the Union mixed celebration of policy wins and Olympic athletes with sharp partisan clashes and criticism of a Supreme Court tariff ruling.
President Trump delivered a record-length State of the Union address Tuesday night, outlining what he called a new “golden age of America” while defending his economic agenda and immigration crackdown. The 1 hour and 48 minute speech included praise for the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team, multiple onstage medal presentations and a sharp rebuke of a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down key tariffs imposed under emergency powers.
The address was punctuated by partisan tensions, as several Democrats heckled the president and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was escorted from the chamber for the second consecutive year. Trump also took aim at former Speaker Nancy Pelosi while endorsing a ban on congressional stock trading, drawing applause from members of both parties despite broader Democratic protests and boycotts of the event.
5 stand-out moments from Trump’s State of the Union address;
- Donald Trump outlines “golden age” agenda — Highlighted administration achievements and laid out economic, immigration and policy priorities.
- Olympic athletes recognised and awards presented — Welcomed the U.S. men’s hockey team and announced major national honours for athletes and service members.
- Criticism of the United States Supreme Court tariff ruling — Condemned the decision striking down key tariffs and signalled alternative legal paths to continue trade policy.
- Democratic protests and removal of Al Green — Lawmakers heckled during the speech, with Al Green escorted from the chamber after a protest.
- Stock trading ban push targeting Nancy Pelosi — Backed legislation to ban lawmakers from trading stocks while criticising Pelosi during the address.