The State of the Union and the Democratic response
WASHINGTON D.C. (KRDO) -- President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union speech of his second term to a joint session of Congress at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24.
He took over the airwaves across the country, and according to him, the state of our union is strong.
"Ladies and gentlemen of Congress and my fellow Americans: our nation is back - bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever before," President Trump.
President Trump addressed immigration, affordable health care, and home ownership, all while sharing the stories of Americans who have been directly impacted by these topics.
It does come, however, at a time when President Trump is experiencing a record low approval rating for his second term.
While the chambers echoed with applause on one side, most democrats shook their heads in disapproval, one even getting escorted out.
Representative Al Green was shown the door after holding a sign that says "black people aren't apes," referencing a Truth Social post on the President's page that went viral.
Dozens of seats typically taken by democratic lawmakers sat empty after deciding to rally outside the Capitol instead.
While touting his administration's wins, he defended his tariffs.
"Despite the disappointing ruling, these powerful countries saving, it's saving our country the kind of money we're taking in," said President Trump.
However, when Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger took the floor to deliver the official Democratic response, she asked multiple rhetorical questions if the president had intentions to protect and serve. Saying the answer is no.
"Meanwhile, the President is planning for new tariffs, another massive tax hike on you and your family. And Republicans in Congress, they remain unwilling to assert their constitutional authority to stop him," said Spanberger.
Senator John Hickenlooper echoed the governor's stance, stating, "Trump can’t erase what we see with our own eyes."
The President also said that AI companies will now pay for their own power needs.
An attempt to address the rising cost of energy in neighborhoods surrounding new data centers.
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