Trump’s address to Congress: focus on border security, trade, and economic revival

Trump’s speech lasted a record 99 minutes, setting a new benchmark for presidential addresses to Congress.

1. 👁 US President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, at the US Capitol. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   US President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, at the US Capitol. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Trump’s speech was the longest annual address ever delivered to Congress, clocking in at 1 hour and 39 minutes. The speech broke the previous record of 1 hour and 28 minutes set by Bill Clinton. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Trump’s speech was the longest annual address ever delivered to Congress, clocking in at 1 hour and 39 minutes. The speech broke the previous record of 1 hour and 28 minutes set by Bill Clinton. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 The speech, which lasted 99 minutes, marked President Trump’s first address to Congress during his second term. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   The speech, which lasted 99 minutes, marked President Trump’s first address to Congress during his second term. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Trump’s speech was titled “a Joint Address to Congress,” rather than the usual “State of the Union” address. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Trump’s speech was titled “a Joint Address to Congress,” rather than the usual “State of the Union” address. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk was noted for his involvement in leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk was noted for his involvement in leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 A large group of protesters gathered, holding signs during Trump’s address to Congress. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   A large group of protesters gathered, holding signs during Trump’s address to Congress. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Trump addressed Congress for the first time since assuming office for his second term, less than two months prior. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Trump addressed Congress for the first time since assuming office for his second term, less than two months prior. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 During his speech, President Trump called for the extension of his first-term tax cuts. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   During his speech, President Trump called for the extension of his first-term tax cuts. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 • Trump urged additional federal funding for his border crackdown, including efforts at “mass deportation.” (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Trump urged additional federal funding for his border crackdown, including efforts at “mass deportation.” (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Trump criticized the former administration of President Joe Biden for the state of the economy, calling it an “economic catastrophe” and an “inflation nightmare.” (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Trump criticized the former administration of President Joe Biden for the state of the economy, calling it an “economic catastrophe” and an “inflation nightmare.” (Reuters Photo)

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   Trump holds a copy of an executive order honoring Jocelyn Nungaray. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 First Lady of the US Melania Trump gestures during President Trump's speech. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   First Lady of the US Melania Trump gestures during President Trump's speech. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 • Several government officials, including US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, were in attendance. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Several government officials, including US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, were in attendance. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 A picture of Roberto Ortiz of the US Border Patrol during the join session of the Congress. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   A picture of Roberto Ortiz of the US Border Patrol during the join session of the Congress. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Trump announced the arrest of a suspect involved in the 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Trump announced the arrest of a suspect involved in the 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 The President’s speech touched upon ongoing trade policies with foreign nations, including reciprocal tariffs. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   The President’s speech touched upon ongoing trade policies with foreign nations, including reciprocal tariffs. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 The President’s speech marked a defiant sales pitch for the policies he promised during his campaign. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   The President’s speech marked a defiant sales pitch for the policies he promised during his campaign. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were present in the House Chamber, applauding during the speech. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were present in the House Chamber, applauding during the speech. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court John Roberts and other justices also attended the speech. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court John Roberts and other justices also attended the speech. (Reuters Photo)

1. 👁 Trump’s speech marked a significant moment in his second term, as he focused on issues critical to his administration’s agenda. (Reuters Photo)
   

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   Trump’s speech marked a significant moment in his second term, as he focused on issues critical to his administration’s agenda. (Reuters Photo)