Blurb: ‘My fellow Americans, our nation is back bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before,” he said
Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he had ushered in a golden age of America during his State of the Union address, projecting confidence and accomplishment even as opinion polls show declining approval ratings and mounting public dissatisfaction.
Speaking before a sharply divided Congress, Trump sought to frame his administration as a historic success story at a politically sensitive moment ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Responding to concerns from Republican lawmakers anxious about potentially losing their congressional majority, Trump devoted much of the first hour of his nationally televised speech to economic achievements. He asserted that his administration had successfully slowed inflation, propelled the stock market to record highs, enacted sweeping tax cuts, and reduced prescription drug prices. The president argued that these measures demonstrated a strong and resilient economy under his leadership.
Our nation is back — bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before, Trump proclaimed to loud chants of USA, USA from Republican members of Congress. The atmosphere inside the chamber, however, reflected the country’s political divide. Dozens of Democratic lawmakers were absent, many choosing instead to attend anti-Trump rallies held outside the venue.
Despite the president’s optimistic tone, it remains uncertain whether his message will resonate with voters grappling with high living costs. While Trump blamed his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, for persistent price pressures, several recent opinion polls suggest that many Americans hold the current administration accountable for not doing enough to ease affordability concerns. The rising cost of housing, groceries, and healthcare continues to weigh heavily on households across the country.
Political analysts note that midterm elections often serve as a referendum on the sitting president’s performance. With voter frustration simmering, Republicans face a challenging electoral landscape. Trump’s address appeared carefully crafted to reassure both his party and the broader electorate that economic stability and growth remain central priorities.