What to watch for in Trump's State of the Union address
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's upcoming State of the Union address is expected to serve as a preview of the Republican message for the November elections amid low public approval on his economic and immigration policies.
- Trump faces challenges due to declining public support, a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting his tariff powers, and ongoing economic concerns such as inflation and slowed growth.
- The administration plans to attribute current economic struggles to decisions made by President Joe Biden while seeking credit for recent positive economic indicators like stock market gains.
- Despite significant foreign policy actions, including military strikes and increased Middle East presence, Trump is likely to focus his speech primarily on domestic economic issues rather than international affairs.
- The State of the Union is expected to be highly partisan, with Trump portraying Democrats
