President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington. (AP) US President Donald Trump stormed into Congress with a vengeance, delivering a record-breaking, drama-fueled address that left both allies and enemies reeling. Declaring that “the American Dream is unstoppable,” Trump outlined his vision for his second term in a speech that was equal parts battle cry and political theatre.With Republicans cheering and Democrats heckling, the former reality TV star-turned-president didn’t hold back. He slammed foreign adversaries, vowed to reshape the global economy with tariffs, and even threw shade at an entire African country, all while standing firm behind his controversial ally, Elon Musk.Here are the six biggest bombshells from Trump’s explosive address:’Tariffs will make America rich again’—Trump dares Wall Street to panicAfter sending markets into a tailspin with sweeping tariffs, Trump shrugged off concerns and doubled down. “There’ll be a little disturbance, but we’re okay with that,” he boasted, as some Republicans sat frozen in silence. With 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% on China set to hit on April 2, even Trump’s own party is worried.Behind the scenes, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted a deal with Mexico and Canada was close—but in true Trump fashion, the president left everyone guessing.Is Trump about to cut a deal with Ukraine?After publicly humiliating Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky last week, Trump waved a mysterious letter from the war-torn country, suggesting a thaw in relations. Zelensky, desperate for US aid, promised to “work under Trump’s strong leadership” to negotiate peace.But is this a genuine olive branch, or just another plot twist in the Trump-Zelensky saga? A minerals deal between the two nations was supposed to be signed—but at the last moment, it vanished from Trump’s speech.”We’re taking Greenland—one way or another”If there was any doubt about Trump’s territorial ambitions, he erased it. Reaffirming his bizarre obsession with acquiring Greenland, Trump vowed, “We’re going to get it—one way or another.” He also hinted at reclaiming the Panama Canal, setting the stage for an international showdown.Meanwhile, he mocked US aid to Africa, singling out Lesotho—a country he claimed “nobody has ever heard of”—for receiving $8 million to promote LGBTQ+ rights.”Thank You, Elon!”—Musk takes center stage as Democrats rageElon Musk, Trump’s hand-picked czar of government efficiency, received a roaring ovation from Republicans while Democrats fumed. Musk’s brutal budget cuts have eliminated thousands of federal jobs and slashed aid programs, igniting protests nationwide.As Democrats held up signs reading “Musk Steals,” Trump simply smiled and said, “Thank you, Elon. He didn’t need this.”The crowd roared. The opposition seethed. The drama was peak Trump.Congress erupts in chaos—Democrats boo, walk outFrom the moment Trump took the podium, tensions ran high. Texas Congressman Al Green was physically removed for refusing to stop heckling. Dozens of Democrats staged a mass walkout, some in pink pantsuits, others with “Resist” emblazoned across their backs.”There is absolutely nothing I can say to make them happy,” Trump taunted as his critics stormed out.Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin delivered a blistering rebuttal, calling Trump’s policies an “unprecedented giveaway to billionaires” and warning that “he could walk us right into a recession.””Drill, Baby, Drill!”—Trump bets everything on oilWith inflation still squeezing Americans, Trump announced his boldest gamble yet: unleashing a massive energy boom. “We have more liquid gold under our feet than any nation on earth,” he declared. “And now I fully authorize the most talented team ever assembled to go and get it.”But the line that sent shockwaves? His dig at Biden: “Joe Biden let the price of eggs get out of control—and we are working hard to get it back down.”With just 33% of Americans approving of his handling of the economy, Trump knows he has a tough battle ahead. But if his speech proved anything, it’s that he’s not backing down.
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