Trump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- In his State of the Union address, President Trump largely avoided introducing new policies, focusing instead on a combative tone amid a crucial midterm election year.
- Trump dismissed concerns about affordability, labeling it a "dirty, rotten lie" spread by Democrats, rather than addressing economic issues directly.
- The president spent much of the speech attacking Democrats, portraying them as "sick," unpatriotic, and out of touch with American values.
- Trump used provocative language and personal anecdotes to rally his base, emphasizing a narrative that Democrats are harming the country.
- The address reflected Trump's style as a seasoned campaigner and former reality TV producer, prioritizing spectacle and confrontation over policy detail.
