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PresidentDonald Trump is currently giving an address to a joint session of Congress, his first message to both chambers of the legislature since taking office for the second time.
The address arrives amid a contentious moment for the president after he enacted 25 percent sweeping Mexico andCanada,.
In excerpts of his remarks released ahead of time by the White House, Trump says he is “fighting every day” to lower prices for consumers in spite of the onset of the trade war and promised to tariff other countries what they tariff the U.S.
He also promises more mining of critical minerals, to expand energy production, and takes a victory lap about dramatically lowering illegal crossings at the border. Further to that he says he has sent a funding request to Congress to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.
The president also takes a jab at European allies, saying they spend more on Russian oil and gas than on defending Ukraine, while the U.S. carries the burden. Trump says he is working “tirelessly” to end the war.
There were protests from Democrats who held up signs and jeered falsehoods. Rep Al Green was removed by the Sergeant at Arms, while others walked out.
Trump turns to Ukraine and reads excerpts of Zelensky letter
As Ukraine is mentioned, Democrats wave Ukrainian flags
I am also working tirelessly to end the savage conflict in Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict, with no end in sight. The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine’s defense. Meanwhile, Europe has sadly spent more money buying Russian Oil and Gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine – by far! And Biden has authorized more money in this fight than Europe has spent.
He goes on to say that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent him a letter vowing that Ukraine is ready to sign a minerals deal “at any time and in any convenient format.”
“I appreciate that he sent this letter, just got it a little while ago. Simultaneously, we’ve had serious discussions with Russia and have received strong signals that they are ready for peace. Wouldn’t that be beautiful? ? It’s time to stop this madness. It’s time to halt the killing. It’s time to end this senseless war. If you want to end wars, you have to talk to both sides,” Trump says.
Here’s what Zelensky posted to X earlier:
Trump announces surprise terror arrest of Abbey Gate bombing planner
President Donald Trump says in a part of his speech about the Middle East that one of the planners of the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 American soldiers is being extradited back to the U.S.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirms on X:
Trump reiterates desire to take over Greenland
Trump said Greenland was vital to U.S. and world security.
“We strongly support your right to determine your own future,” says Trump.
However, he adds: “One way or another we’re going to get it.”
Taking back the Panama Canal
Trump again says: “We’re taking back” the Panama Canal.
“And we have Marco [Rubio] in charge. Good luck, Marco. Now we know who to blame if anything goes wrong,” he deadpans as Rubio laughs.
Trump announces office of shipbuilding in White House
Trump announces new Office of Shipbuilding in the White House.
Per the White House:
President Donald J Trump is prioritizing shipbuilding in America: commercial shipbuilding is virtually nonexistent right now.
In 2022, the U.S. had just five large oceangoing commercial ships on order, compared to China’s 1,794 and South Korea’s 734.
China is outproducing America in large commercial vessels 100-to-1.
There is only one full-service shipyard left on the entire West Coast.
The United States builds about 0.2% of the world’s tonnage of ships, while China, Korea, and Japan build over 90%.
Katie Hawkinson reports that Senator Bernie Sanders has walked out of the chamber, telling a reporter: “My speech will be better.”
Watch: Democrat’s ‘This Is Not Normal’ sign snatched, nearly hitting Trump
Democrat’s ‘This Is Not Normal’ sign snatched, nearly hitting Trump
Child cancer survivor made honorary member of Secret Service
DJ Daniels, a 13-year-old cancer survivor, was just made an honorary member of the United States Secret Service midway through Trump’s speech.
Watch: Elizabeth Warren scrolls on her phone during Trump speech
Watch: Trump calls on Congress to pass law making murder of law enforcement punishable by death
Source: independent.co.uk
