On the evening of March 4 (Eastern US time), US President Donald Trump delivered a speech before both houses of Congress, focusing on domestic issues as well as mentioning a series of foreign policy views that the White House is implementing.
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| US President Donald Trump in his first speech to Congress since taking office for his second term, January 20. (Source: AFP) |
The speech was broadcast live in prime time to the people of the country. President Trump used his speech on Capitol Hill to present to lawmakers and the American people the executive decisions that the White House has implemented over the past month, and outline the main policy directions that he will pursue in his second term.
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At the beginning of his speech, President Trump declared that when he took office 6 weeks ago, he declared that the glorious era of America would return and now that is becoming a reality and "America is back", demonstrated by the elimination of the bureaucratic political system that has existed for many years, quickly implementing fundamental changes, executive orders to improve the efficiency of government operations.
He affirmed that the US economy is improving, bank interest rates are decreasing significantly and the "inflation nightmare" will soon be resolved.
Regarding energy security, Mr. Trump mentioned the right decision to declare a national energy emergency to increase fossil fuel exploitation, and announced his participation in a large-scale natural gas pipeline project in Alaska to soon ensure energy security.
Explaining the US executive decision to only accept two genders, male and female, banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports because it is considered "misogynistic and shameful".
President Trump expressed optimism about the future of American businesses, especially small businesses, and this is reflected in the fact that the Small Business Optimism Index (NFIB) has increased 41 points since his election as President.
Regarding border security, the US leader said that his policies are working effectively as since the end of January, illegal immigration into the US has dropped to an unprecedented low, and a large number of illegal immigrants have been and are being deported from the country.
The White House boss also declared that "the era of supporting the electric vehicle industry in the US is over", while defending the decisions and policies of tax cuts implemented in the recent past, proposing permanent tax cuts and passing laws to eliminate tips and overtime taxes to support workers.
The Republican president stressed that his tariff program would "make America rich again", ensure more fairness for the US trade sector with partners and promote US industry, especially steel and agriculture.
“Tariffs will not increase inflation but will bring in revenue, which combined with the savings from cutting federal spending will be better for the country,” Mr. Trump said.
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| President Donald Trump speaks before the US Congress. |
The issue that the international community is most concerned about now is probably the next US policy towards the conflict in Ukraine. President Trump said that Washington supports Ukraine and he is "working tirelessly" to end this conflict.
Millions of people in Ukraine and Russia have been needlessly killed or injured in the terrible conflict, and it must end, the US leader said.
President Trump also revealed that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky sent him a letter on March 4, expressing Kiev's readiness to "sit at the negotiating table as soon as possible for a lasting peace."
Regarding the decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN), the US leader affirmed that these were the greatest results since he took office.
Mr. Trump also praised the US withdrawal from international agreements such as the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, calling the move “a time for big dreams and bold action” to ensure the bright future America deserves.
Regarding the tariff war that the US government did not hesitate to launch, President Trump emphasized that this program will "make America rich again", ensure more fairness for the US trade sector with partners and promote US industry, especially steel and agriculture.
Defending his decision to impose a 25% tariff on aluminum, copper, wood and steel imported into the US from Canada and Mexico, Mr. Trump said that tariffs are not only a tool to protect American workers' jobs, but also to help make America rich and great again.
However, he also admitted that “there may be a little bit of turmoil and a period of adjustment”, but his tax policies will ultimately bring in trillions of dollars, making America more prosperous, forcing companies to bring their production lines to the US, thereby opening up more opportunities and jobs for people.
Regarding the Panama Canal issue, the US President announced that Washington has begun efforts to bring the strategic canal back under US control. The leader also reiterated his desire to gain control of the Greenland territory.
Throughout President Trump's first speech of his second term, nearly all Democratic lawmakers expressed indifference, while some left the chamber after Trump began speaking.
Lasting about 1 hour and 40 minutes, it was the longest speech in US history, surpassing former President Bill Clinton's 1 hour and 5 minute speech in 1993.
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