Trump Delivers Speech on Economic and Foreign Policy in the Face of Congressional Disagreement

President Donald Trump spoke to Congress on Tuesday, boasting about “swift and unrelenting action” that has reshaped the U.S. economy, immigration, and foreign policy. He promised far-reaching changes in the face of growing economic uncertainty and heightened tensions with America’s allies.

In his address, Trump focused on shrinking the size of the federal government, cutting taxes, and implementing mass deportations of illegal aliens. He also reaffirmed his trade war by introducing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. However, his policies have resulted in higher consumer prices and worsening ties with global allies.

Trump’s speech was followed by an immediate reaction of protest from Democratic lawmakers, where some were holding placards calling for “lies” and others were protesting his policies. The atmosphere was tense, with Democrats illustrating Trump’s policies on Ukraine and the Middle East, and some of the guests were invited in an attempt to illustrate the consequences of his actions. Protests erupted outside Washington, condemning his administration’s policies.

Despite the scandal, Trump remained confident, claiming he was seizing back democracy from an irresponsible government and acting courageously to address problems confronting the nation.