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President Donald Trump delivered the first official State of the Union speech of his second term last night, breaking the modern record for the longest of these addresses, surpassing Bill Clinton's 2000 speech by 20 minutes. Framing his presidency as a “turnaround for the ages,” the address focused heavily on border security, tax relief, and crime.
The evening also featured emotional tributes to crime victims and military heroes, sharp exchanges with Democratic lawmakers, and multiple high-profile award presentations. Trump repeatedly pressed Democrats to stand in support of immigration enforcement and law-and-order measures, turning much of their visible dissent into visuals that defined the night.
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