What Trump won't say in his State of the Union
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Key Points:
- Since the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents during a protest, Donald Trump has largely stayed out of the public eye, reportedly to prepare for his upcoming State of the Union address and possibly due to health concerns and backlash from his gun control comments.
- Trump is expected to deliver a typical speech emphasizing his administration's achievements, blaming Democrats for problems, and portraying America as safe and prosperous, while ignoring controversies such as protests, rising inflation, and government agency cuts.
- The address will likely avoid topics like the Epstein files, EPA dismantling, health crises, immigration enforcement issues, and international relations problems, focusing instead on promoting Trump’s narrative of peace, economic success, and law and order.
- Republicans are anticipated to support Trump’s
