“I believe the tariffs, paid for by foreign countries, will, like in the past, substantially replace the modern day system of income tax — taking a great financial burden off the people that I love.”

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Trump first targeted Democrats in State of the Union, criticizing their opposition to his "Big Beautiful Bill" tax cuts on tips, overtime, and Social Security.

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‘Strange things happen,’ the 79-year-old Republican president added

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Trump kicks off State of the Union touting his economic agenda

President Donald Trump gave his annual State of the Union speech before Congress. Nathan Howard/Getty Images President Donald Trump is giving his annual State of the Union address before Congress. He is expected to speak about trade, affordability issues, foreign policy, and AI investment. Trump opened his remarks with an emphasis on consumer prices and inflation. President Donald Trump is zeroing in on what he calls America's "roaring economy." The president is giving his annual speech to ...

‘You’ve seen nothing yet’: In State of the Union address, Trump declares U.S. richer and stronger

The State of the Union address comes as Trump looks for a broad reset — confronting falling approval ratings, foreign policy flashpoints and a setback to his signature tariff policy

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Hank Johnson and Tom Suozzi 'caught sleeping' during Trump's SOTU speech; 'Way past their bedtime'

Reps. Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) appeared to “doze off” during Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.

Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency

Few of Donald Trump's speeches to Congress have had as much riding on the outcome as the State of the Union address he will deliver on Tuesday night.

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