Donald Trump's first State of the Union speech: Superb stagecraft can't hide uninspiring content and inward-looking vision
7 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump's first State of the Union speech: Superb stagecraft can't hide uninspiring content and inward-looking vision

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump’s first “State of the Union” address had something strangely familiar in its presentation. At any event, the speech followed hard on the heels of a ‘shutdown’ when Congress refused to pass the relevant appropriations legislation over disputes on immigration and an expensive border wall to fend off Mexicans searching for a better future in America. The end of “economic surrender’ as he called it, is also likely to please the fish and chips sections of the population, since it is linked to rebuilding industry and ending unemployment. Sure enough, a report picked up from China’s PLA Daily, the official newspaper of the People’s Liberation Army, called for a modernisation of the Chinese nuclear arsenal.

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Trump's address to US Congress won't be called a State of the Union. Here's why
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump's address to US Congress won't be called a State of the Union. Here's why

India Today  

US President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, his first speech since returning to the White House for a second term on January 20. In January, House Speaker Mike Johnson invited Trump to address a joint session of Congress through a letter, USAToday reported. "It is my distinct honour and great privilege to invite …

Trump’s next first speech to Congress is bound to have little resemblance to his last first one
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump’s next first speech to Congress is bound to have little resemblance to his last first one

LA Times  

The nation will hear a new president sing a far different tune in his prime-time address before Congress on Tuesday night. “It’s almost like I have to be ignorant to be at peace with myself and my life right now.” A new president’s first speech to Congress is not designated a State of the Union address, coming so close to …

Donald Trump set to address Congress; Know how to watch and why it’s not called State of the Union
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Donald Trump set to address Congress; Know how to watch and why it’s not called State of the Union

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump is all set to address a joint session of Congress for the first time on March 4, Tuesday, since his inauguration. Trump's Congress address coincides with his government's implementation of significant reforms to the federal government. According to the Constitution, the US President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State …

Trump will address Congress. Why isn't this first speech called a State of the Union?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump will address Congress. Why isn't this first speech called a State of the Union?

NPR  

Trump will address Congress. toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America President Trump on Tuesday will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress since his reelection. Trump's speech to Congress is expected to outline his legislative priorities for the upcoming term and highlight the work his administration has accomplished since taking office. But since this is his …

Nearly Everything Trump’s State of the Union Said About Foreign Policy Was Wrong
5 years, 1 month ago

Nearly Everything Trump’s State of the Union Said About Foreign Policy Was Wrong

Slate  

President Donald Trump spent little time on foreign policy in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, but nearly everything he said on the subject was wrong. Early on in his speech, Trump said that, as a result of his policies, America is “highly respected again.” In fact, according to the latest international poll released in January by the …

Trump State of the Union won’t be 1st delivered amid turmoil
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump State of the Union won’t be 1st delivered amid turmoil

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two decades ago, President Bill Clinton addressed a nation transfixed by impeachment. Gerald Ford declared “the state of the union is not good.” But Clinton’s 1999 speech offers the most obvious parallels. Just hours before Clinton delivered his State of the Union address, White House lawyers opened their defense of the president in his Senate trial. They argued …

Trump Set To Deliver State Of The Union Address
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump Set To Deliver State Of The Union Address

NPR  

Trump Set To Deliver State Of The Union Address In the next hour, President Trump will deliver his second State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR's Ron Elving about what to expect. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: And from Don to Ron, let us bring in NPR senior editor and …

Trump is latest to give State of Union in time of turmoil
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump is latest to give State of Union in time of turmoil

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is the latest chief executive to deliver a State of the Union address at a time of turmoil. Despite all of that, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley called Trump’s upcoming address on Tuesday “a strange and bizarre State of the Union.” There’s the continuing federal investigation into Trump campaign contacts with Russia, calls for Trump to …

State of the Union address: As Pelosi invites Trump to give the speech, history proves its significance
6 years, 1 month ago

State of the Union address: As Pelosi invites Trump to give the speech, history proves its significance

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is back on, …

Donald Trump uses State of the Union address to call for unity
7 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump uses State of the Union address to call for unity

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has used his State of the Union address to urge bitterly divided Republicans and Democrats to work toward compromises on immigration and infrastructure. Key points: US President Donald Trump boasts about economic growth during State of the Union address Mr Trump calls for Republicans and Democrats to compromise on immigration and infrastructure The President supports terminally …

State of the Union: Donald Trump was upbeat, but it's what he didn't say that was most notable of all
7 years, 1 month ago

State of the Union: Donald Trump was upbeat, but it's what he didn't say that was most notable of all

ABC  

If Donald Trump's first State of the Union address had been a true reflection of his first chaotic, headline-grabbing year in office it would have been delivered in 280-character bursts on Twitter from his bed with a Filet-o-Fish in one hand and a TV remote in the other. Trump's SOTU fact checked Photo shows Donald Trump raises his arms, looks …

'Don't take him seriously': Donald Trump's State of Union address inauthentic, underwhelming decrees global media
7 years, 1 month ago

'Don't take him seriously': Donald Trump's State of Union address inauthentic, underwhelming decrees global media

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s State of the Union address – an annual speech seen as a blueprint for the year to come for the US – drew sharp reactions from global media. President Donald Trump made a pitch for national unity and strong borders in his maiden State of the Union address on Tuesday, calling for “one American family” after a year …

State of the Union 2018: Donald Trump mixes self-congratulation with warnings about gangs, drugs and violent immigrants
7 years, 1 month ago

State of the Union 2018: Donald Trump mixes self-congratulation with warnings about gangs, drugs and violent immigrants

Firstpost  

Washington: Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump summoned the country to a “new American moment” of unity in his first State of the Union address, challenging Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and warning darkly of evil forces seeking to undermine America’s way of life. Trump’s address Tuesday night blended self-congratulation …

US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address: Full text
7 years, 1 month ago

US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address: Full text

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night addressed his maiden State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Here is the full text of Donald Trump's State of the Union address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since …

The Latest: Trump speech leads to 4.5 million tweets
7 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Trump speech leads to 4.5 million tweets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech : 11:15 p.m. President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union is the most-tweeted joint address to Congress ever, according to Twitter. __ 10:30 p.m. President Donald Trump says his administration is waging a “maximum pressure” campaign to prevent North Korea’s “reckless pursuit of nuclear missiles” from …

North Korea would 'very soon' threaten US with nuclear-tipped missiles, says Trump in his maiden State of the Union address
7 years, 1 month ago

North Korea would 'very soon' threaten US with nuclear-tipped missiles, says Trump in his maiden State of the Union address

India TV News  

Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump called for a "new American moment" of unity Tuesday night and challenged lawmakers to make good on long-standing promises to fix a dangerously fractured immigration system, warning of evil outside forces seeking to undermine the nation's way of life. Trump's State of the Union address blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid …

The Hidden Extremism Of Trump's State Of The Union
7 years, 1 month ago

The Hidden Extremism Of Trump's State Of The Union

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address was competently delivered and — for him — relatively inoffensive. On North Korea, Trump described his policy against the hermit kingdom as “waging a campaign of maximum pressure” to prevent Kim Jong Un’s regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. Hours before Trump’s speech, The Washington Post reported …

State of the Union: President Trump's full speech
7 years, 1 month ago

State of the Union: President Trump's full speech

Salon  

On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union speech to Congress. Below is the full speech, via the White House: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than one year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic …

Reaction To Trump's State Of The Union Address Follows A Predictable Script
7 years, 1 month ago

Reaction To Trump's State Of The Union Address Follows A Predictable Script

NPR  

Reaction To Trump's State Of The Union Address Follows A Predictable Script Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/AP Win McNamee/AP Updated at 9:00 a.m. Reaction to President Trump's first State of the Union speech followed the familiar choose-your-own-partisan-narrative script that's dominated political life since the 2016 election. Trump's allies in the conservative media went even further with their praise, …

Donald Trump roasted on Twitter after inviting guests to his first 'State of the Uniom' address
7 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump roasted on Twitter after inviting guests to his first 'State of the Uniom' address

Firstpost  

Ahead of US president Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday, a typo on the tickets to the event has gone viral on the internet. Instead of “State of the Union,” the tickets read: “State of the Uniom,”, as shown in numerous tweets from guests who had them, Xinhua news agency reported. Twitter users started to make …

Analysis: Dueling Trumps deliver a State of the Union speech likely to widen a deep partisan divide
7 years, 1 month ago

Analysis: Dueling Trumps deliver a State of the Union speech likely to widen a deep partisan divide

LA Times  

For over an hour Tuesday night, Presidential Trump vied with pugnacious Trump. The annual speech to Congress is one of Washington’s most carefully choreographed set pieces, and for portions of it Trump hewed closely to a familiar script He assayed the state of the union, pronouncing it “strong.” He outlined an ambitious agenda — which lawmakers will mostly ignore — …

State of the Union 2018: When is Donald Trump speaking, where is it and what will he say?
7 years, 2 months ago

State of the Union 2018: When is Donald Trump speaking, where is it and what will he say?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After a tumultuous first year in office, President Donald Trump …

Column: Will Trump’s ‘Rocket Man’ speech lead us to war?
7 years, 6 months ago

Column: Will Trump’s ‘Rocket Man’ speech lead us to war?

LA Times  

The ostensible purpose of President Trump’s speech at the United Nations on Tuesday was to explain to the world why “America First” is an idea other countries should embrace. Instead, the speech will inevitably be remembered for just two words: “Rocket Man,” Trump’s derisive nickname for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “The United States has great strength and patience, …

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