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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Politics
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Trump says he 'felt very comfortable' during address to Congress, touts positive coverage from 'fake news'
EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump reflected on his first address of his second administration to a joint session of Congress, telling Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that he "felt very comfortable there" and that "even the fake news said good things." "I felt very comfortable there," Trump told Fox News Digital Thursday morning. "I was very comfortable with the subject matter." "People liked the delivery," the president continued. "So, it all ended up well." Trump Blasts Rep. Al Green As 'An Embarrassment' To Democrats, Says He 'Should Be Forced To Take An Iq Test' The president told Fox News Digital that he "got wonderful reviews." "Even the fake news said good things," Trump told Fox News Digital. Read On The Fox News App The president spoke for about an hour and 40 minutes – the longest address a president has delivered before a joint session of Congress, according to the American Presidency Project at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The president used the address to highlight the accomplishments of his administration thus far, using his infamous "art of the weave" technique to tie each section together. The theme of the president's speech was "the Renewal of the American Dream," focusing on border security, the economy, energy, the end of "woke" America, his plans for peace around the world and a strengthened military, and more. "To my fellow citizens, America is back," Trump declared at the start of his Tuesday speech, prompting the audience to break into chants of "USA, USA, USA." 'Renewal Of The American Dream': Theme Of Trump's Address To Congress Revealed A CBS News poll found that a large majority of those who watched the president's address, 76%, approved of his speech. A CNN poll also showed that at least 7 in 10 Americans who watched said they had at least a "somewhat positive" reaction, with 44% saying they had a "very positive" reaction. The New York Times also published a piece titled: "What Some Reluctant Trump Voters Thought of His Speech," featuring interviews with a number of Americans – some of whom said his address brought "confidence," "hope" and "empathy." Meanwhile, the president's address was interrupted by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who eventually was thrown out of the House Chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms. Trump Earns Largely Positive Speech Reaction, But Ejected Dem's Behavior Widely Deemed Inappropriate: Cnn Poll The House of Representatives Thursday, in a bipartisan vote, censured Green for repeatedly disrupting the president's address. "He should be censured," Trump told Fox News Digital. "He should be forced to pass an IQ test because he is a low IQ individual and we don't need low IQ individuals in Congress," Trump told Fox News Digital, further blasting Green as "a fool and a clown." "Nobody takes him seriously," Trump told Fox News Digital. "He is an embarrassment to Congress but a much bigger embarrassment to the Democrats." Green did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for article source: Trump says he 'felt very comfortable' during address to Congress, touts positive coverage from 'fake news'
Fox News
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump says he 'felt very comfortable' during address to Congress, touts positive coverage from 'fake news'
EXCLUSIVE: President Trump reflected on his first address to a joint session of Congress, telling Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that he "felt very comfortable there" and that "even the fake news said good things." "I felt very comfortable there," Trump told Fox News Digital Thursday morning. "I was very comfortable with the subject matter." "People liked the delivery," the president continued. "So, it all ended up well." The president told Fox News Digital that he "got wonderful reviews." "Even the fake news said good things," Trump told Fox News Digital. The president spoke for about an hour and 40 minutes — the longest address a president has delivered before a joint session of Congress, according to the American Presidency Project at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The president used his first address to a joint session of Congress to highlight the accomplishments of his administration thus far, using his infamous "art of the weave" technique to tie each section together. The theme of the president's speech was "the Renewal of the American Dream," focusing on border security, the economy, energy, the end of "woke" America, his plans for peace around the world and a strengthened military, and more. "To my fellow citizens, America is back," Trump declared at the start of his Tuesday speech, prompting the audience to break into chants of "USA, USA, USA." A CBS News poll found that a large majority of those who watched the president's address approved of his speech. It reported 76% of Americans who watched Tuesday night approved of the speech. A CNN poll also showed that at least 7 in 10 Americans who watched the speech said they had at least a "somewhat positive" reaction to the speech, with 44% saying they had a "very positive" reaction. The New York Times also published a piece titled: "What Some Reluctant Trump Voters Thought of His Speech," featuring interviews with a number of Americans — some of whom said his address brought "confidence," "hope" and "empathy." Meanwhile, the president's address was interrupted by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who eventually was thrown out of the House Chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms. The House of Representatives Thursday, in a bipartisan vote, censured Green, D-Texas, for repeatedly disrupting the president's address. "He should be censured," Trump told Fox News Digital. "He should be forced to pass an IQ test because he is a low IQ individual and we don't need low IQ individuals in Congress," Trump told Fox News Digital, further blasting Green as "a fool and a clown." "Nobody takes him seriously," Trump told Fox News Digital. "He is an embarrassment to Congress but a much bigger embarrassment to the Democrats." Green did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump declares 'America is back' in speech before Congress
President Donald Trump kicked off his address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. "To my fellow citizens, America is back," Trump declared after thanking the members of Congress and first lady Melania Trump. "Six weeks ago, I stood beneath the dome of this Capitol and proclaimed the dawn of the golden Age of America," he said. "From that moment on, it has been nothing but swift and unrelenting action to usher in the greatest and most successful era in the history of our country. We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplished in four years or eight years. And we are just getting started." The audience was heard chanting "USA, USA, USA" amid the president's opening remarks. Trump arrived to the podium shortly after 9:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, where he was greeted by cheers from conservative lawmakers, while Democrats overwhelmingly remained seated. Protests broke out shortly after Trump began his speech, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demanding Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, be removed after he refused to stop yelling or sit during the speech. Read On The Fox News App "Our members are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the House, and to cease any further disruptions — that's your warning," Johnson said. "Members are engaging in willful and continuing breach of decorum, and the chair is prepared to direct the Sergeant at Arms to restore order to the joint session." "Mr. Greene, take your seat. Take your seat," Johnson continued before Green was removed. The speech marks Trump's first before Congress since his return to the Oval Office in January. The address, though similar to the State of the Union, does not carry the same official title as Trump has not been in office for the past year. Trump To Deliver First Address Of His Second Term To Joint Session Of Congress The White House previously told Fox News Digital that "The Renewal of the American Dream" was the theme of the speech and would feature four main sections: accomplishments from Trump's second term thus far at home and abroad; what the Trump administration has done for the economy; the president's renewed push for Congress to pass additional funding for border security; and the president's plans for peace around the globe. 'He's Back': Trump's Joint Address To Congress To Be Blanketed With 6-Figure Ad Buy Touting Tax Plan Trump Set To Continue Unprecedented Level Of Actions, Address Congress In 7Th Week Back In Office Trump did not participate in any formal speech preparation — such as advisers coaching him on how to gesticulate during the address — but he was involved in the editing process of the speech, Fox News' Peter Doocy reported ahead of the address. Several Democratic members previewed they would boycott Trump's address ahead of Tuesday, including Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., also skipped attending, instead holding a live prebuttal of the speech. Theme Of Trump's Address To Congress Revealed Democrat congresswomen who did join the speech were seen wearing pink in protest of Trump and his policies, notably ones they say impact women. Fox News Digital's Brooke Singman and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report. Original article source: Trump declares 'America is back' in speech before Congress
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LIVE: Watch President Trump's joint address to Congress here
Editor's note: President Donald Trump's address to Congress will stream in the video player above. WASHINGTON (KMID/KPEJ)- President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, marking a key moment in his second term as he outlines his administration's priorities and his vision for the state of the country. The White House says the theme will be the 'Renewal of the American Dream,' and a White House official says Elon Musk will be in attendance. In the video player above of this article, you will find the live footage of President Trump's address. Other major networks, including CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, Fox News Channel, NewsNation, CNN, The Hill, and MSNBC, will be broadcasting the speech live. As President Trump prepares to take the stage, border security has emerged as one of the dominant topics of discussion. Native Midlander Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), who represents Texas, previewed the speech earlier today and praised the administration's efforts to curb illegal immigration, calling it a stark contrast to the past four years. 5 things to watch as Trump delivers joint address to Congress 'I look forward to attending the President's address, and I am happy to welcome my friend, Abraham George, who will join me as a guest tonight,' Cornyn said. The senator emphasized that Trump's approach has already made a significant impact on border security, even in the early weeks of his second term. 'Nowhere is that success more apparent than when it comes to border security. After four years of record highs, CBP is now facing record lows,' Cornyn stated. Cornyn also noted that apprehensions at the border have dropped by 85 percent compared to the same period in 2024. He credited this decline to deterrence, arguing that migrants recognize Trump's administration will enforce immigration laws more strictly. 'One of the most important consequences of President Trump's election on November the 5th was re-establishing border security, and the people of this great country are safer for it,' he said. On the eve of the address, President Trump made several major economic announcements, including: New tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, which took effect today. A $100 billion investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in U.S. chip manufacturing plants, which the administration touts as a major win for American jobs and national security. Trump himself teased his speech, posting on Truth Social on Monday: 'Tomorrow night will be big. I will tell it like it is.' Following the president's remarks, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) will deliver the official Democratic response, offering a counterpoint to Trump's agenda. Additionally, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) will deliver a Spanish-language response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Retired US military leaders support letting Israel 'finish the job' against Iran, proxies
Senior retired military commanders are sounding the alarm over Iran's nuclear capabilities and are calling on President Donald Trump to throw U.S. support behind Israel. In a letter issued by Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) and signed by 77 retired U.S. generals and admirals, they say it's "time to let Israel finish the job against the Iranian axis." The letter, which was issued just hours ahead of President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, asserts that a nuclear Iran would be a threat to U.S. national security. They warn that there is not much more time to stop Iran's "march to the bomb," and say the Islamic Republic cannot be allowed to "cross the nuclear threshold." "What Israel seeks from the United States is support to ensure the maximum effectiveness of its actions and manage the risk of Iranian retaliation. We should provide it expeditiously," the letter says. The former leaders say that they do not take military action lightly and that diplomacy would be "preferable," but they doubt that Iran will participate in the talks in good faith. "Repeated negotiations with Iran over two decades have led to one dangerous result: The world's leading state sponsor of terrorism now stands on the cusp of developing the world's most dangerous weapons." The retired generals and admirals are calling on the U.S. to provide Israel with munitions, weapons systems and "support needed to ensure the effectiveness of its operations against this common threat." They assert that by supporting Israel in its fight against a nuclear Iran, the U.S. would be protecting its own influence in the region. The Iranian regime was also recently accused of plotting to assassinate Trump, which the president said would lead to the Islamic Republic being "obliterated." During a recent trip to Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Iran "the single greatest source of instability" in the Middle East. He added that the Islamic Republic is "behind every terrorist group, behind every act of violence." Rubio went on to say that "there can never be a nuclear Iran — a nuclear Iran that could then hold itself immune from pressure and from action. That can never happen." In the same news conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been a staunch opponent of a nuclear Iran, said that "Israel and America are shoulder-to-shoulder in countering the threat of Iran." While the theme of President Trump's speech Tuesday night is "Renewal of the American Dream," he is still expected to speak about domestic and foreign issues — one of which could be the threat of a nuclear Iran. On Feb. 4, President Trump signed a national security memorandum declaring the return of maximum pressure on the Iranian regime and vowing to block any and all paths to a nuclear weapon. "Iran remains the world's leading state sponsor of terror and has aided Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, the Taliban, al-Qa'ida, and other terrorist networks," the memorandum reads. In the memorandum, President Trump also says, "Iran bears responsibility for the horrific Hamas massacres committed on October 7, 2023." Tonight, there will be someone in the audience of the joint address who experienced the brutality of an Iran-funded terror group firsthand. Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani, who was rescued by the Israel Defense Forces in June, will attend as a guest of House Speaker Mike Johnson.
