Trump: A Richer, Stronger Economy?
US President Donald Trump delivered a strong defense of his policies and economic record in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Addressing a joint session of Congress, Trump declared that America is “coming back bigger, better, richer, and stronger,” while emphasizing that economic performance will continue to improve.
The address comes at a sensitive political moment, as Trump faces pressure from declining public approval ratings, a number of foreign policy flashpoints including the risk of escalating tensions with Iran and a blow to his tariff policies after the US Supreme Court struck down some of the previous tariffs. Trump’s remarks and the Democratic Party’s response are seen as potentially shaping the tone of the election ahead of the November midterms.
To shift public perceptions about the cost of living, Trump highlighted efforts to encourage job creation, attract foreign and private investment commitments, and lower prices—including those of prescription drugs. He also reiterated his agenda of institutional investors in single-family home purchases and urged Congress to pass regulations reinforcing these policy directions.
Beyond economic issues, Trump demanded the restoration of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and highlighted security measures in the Western Hemisphere. Overall, the speech emphasized a patriotic theme in the run-up to the 250th anniversary of the United States, including the presence of several symbolic invited guests addressing various current national issues. (asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id
