Mar 05, 2025, 2:48 AM GMT
Some members leave address in protest
Some members exit the chamber while Trump is speaking. At least one was seen sporting a black t-shirt reading "RESIST" on the back.
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Trump speech to Congress: Trump airs familiar grievances in address before Congress
Last updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:56AM GMT
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, six weeks into his historic return to the White House.
During the speech, Trump said "America is back" and defended the tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. He touched on immigration and the mineral deal with Ukraine, but neglected to go into detail on his economic plan. The speech was also met with protests and disruptions from Democrats.
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Mar 05, 2025, 4:48 AM
Fact-checking Pres. Trump's speech to Congress
ABC News, along with PolitiFact, is live fact-checking Trump's speech statements that are exaggerated, need more context or are false.
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Trump puts blame on Biden over egg prices
Trump brought up rising egg prices, promising to tackle the issue, but didn't give any details on a plan.
Instead he continued to blame Biden over the rising prices.
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Trump says he'll tackle inflation after slapping tariffs on key partners
Trump blamed President Joe Biden for persistent inflation, saying he will bring prices down. But his new tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico could raise prices even more, economists have said.
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Trump says he ended 'weaponized government'
In listing off the accomplishments of his second presidency, Trump took credit for ending weaponized government.
"And we've ended weaponized government where, as an example, a sitting president is allowed to viciously prosecute his political opponent. Like me," he said.
"How did that work out?" he asked, receiving standing applause in return.
