Trump Prepares to Address Congress: Key Topics to Anticipate in His Speech

For the first time in more than five years, President Donald Trump will take the stage to address Congress on Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock.

Trump's speech is expected to cover a wide range of subjects, including the newly implemented 25% tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada. Elon Musk, holding an influential position within the White House’s DOGE operations, is set to be in attendance. Additionally, some former federal employees, whose dismissals were influenced by Musk, are invited as guests by Democratic members of Congress.

While the address mirrors a State of the Union presentation in many respects, technically, during a first-year presidency, it is termed simply as a joint address to Congress.

The last instance of Trump being in the House chamber was in the closing year of his first term when he gave his final State of the Union speech, just before the Senate’s decision to acquit him during his initial impeachment procedure.

Since then, the world has witnessed the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events of January 6th, the tenure of the Biden administration, and Trump’s unexpected return to the political spotlight.

Based on information from the White House press office, Trump’s address may last up to two hours. Key topics likely to be discussed include international trade, economic conditions, developments in artificial intelligence, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and, naturally, DOGE.

As is commonly expected with Trump's speeches, there is the potential for him to diverge from his prepared remarks.