Trump’s record-breaking 107-minute speech highlights partisan divides, protests, and historic recognition
WEB DESK: United States President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union of his second term in a speech lasting one hour and 47 minutes, the longest in U.S. history. Addressing a joint session of Congress at the United States Capitol, Trump covered a wide range of issues, from the economy to foreign policy, drawing strong reactions from allies and opponents alike.
Key moments included friction with the Supreme Court as Trump criticized a ruling that struck down his global tariff policy, calling it “very unfortunate” while hinting at legal challenges. Rare bipartisan applause followed when the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team, winning its first gold in nearly 50 years, was recognized.
The address also saw Democratic protests and walkouts. Some lawmakers remained seated, while others wore white to honor the women’s suffrage movement or displayed pins referencing Jeffrey Epstein. Texas Representative Al Green was escorted out after holding a protest sign against a racially offensive video shared by Trump. Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar interrupted the president, accusing his administration of responsibility for two recent deaths in Minneapolis.
By surpassing the previous record of 80 minutes set by Bill Clinton in 2000, Trump’s marathon speech underscored his intent to deliver a comprehensive, wide-ranging message to lawmakers and the nation.
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