Trump's Address to Congress: Attacks, Ambiguity, and Claims of Success

Donald Trump's return to the White House has not brought the anticipated era of consensus. His address to Congress was marked by attacks on opponents and ambiguous promises. He claimed his first 43 days were the "most successful in the history of the nation," surpassing even George Washington. After an hour, he dedicated five minutes to Ukraine and 49 seconds to Gaza, with continued threats regarding the Panama Canal and renewed interest in acquiring Greenland. Trump challenged Democrats, stating, "We are just getting started!" leading to a walkout by several legislators. While inflation was a campaign focus, Trump avoided detailed discussion of the economic crisis, blaming the Biden administration. He proposed controlling inflation by increasing energy production and reducing public spending, without specifics. Announcements included eliminating diversity programs, declaring English as the official language, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and banning transgender women from female sports. He praised Elon Musk's "chainsaw" approach in government efficiency and avoided the topic of tariffs. Trump stated that "for the first time in modern history, more Americans believe the country is going in the right direction," contrasting with a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing only 34% agree. His approval rating remains at 44%, similar to Biden's.