March 4, 2025
TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE BIG. I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS!
President Donald Trump posting on Truth Social regarding his address to a joint session of Congress.
Why It Matters: Tuesday night’s address will mark Pres. Trump’s first speech in front of congressional lawmakers since his return to the White House in January. While not a formal State of the Union address — which typically occurs after a president’s first year in office — this initial speech in front of a joint session of Congress offers an early opportunity to reflect on the work an administration has accomplished in its first weeks while outlining strategic goals.
- The address is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET. According to the American Presidency Project, Pres. Trump’s State of the Union addresses in his previous term lasted nearly 1.5 hours on average.
- Possible topics may include the Russian war in Ukraine, DOGE and government spending, inflation and immigration.
- In keeping with tradition, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was chosen to follow Pres. Trump’s speech with the Democratic response. Sen. Slotkin announced that she chose Andrew Lennox as her guest for the speech, who she describes as “a Michigan veteran employed by the VA in Ann Arbor who was recently fired by DOGE and Elon Musk.”
For more, listen to the SmartHER News QUICK HIT: President Trump’s Big Night.
Read More: Five Things to Watch in Trump’s Address to Congress (Wall Street Journal)
Trump’s Strategy For His Speech to Congress: Craft Viral Moments, Blame Biden (TIME)
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by Stephanie Wagner, based in Florida
