President Donald Trump is set to deliver a formal primetime address to Congress as his second term reaches its six-week mark. While resembling a State of the Union speech, this address is technically not one. House Speaker Mike Johnson invited Trump to share his “America First” vision for the future, echoing themes from his first-term address. The speech is expected to cover various aspects of Trump’s legislative agenda, from national security to economic policy, including potential new executive actions and highlighting administration measures such as federal workforce cuts.
Scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Trump’s address will see members of Congress and some Supreme Court members in attendance. Vice President JD Vance and First Lady Melania Trump will be present, alongside special guests invited by the president. The opposing party, Democrats, will provide a response to Trump’s address, with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivering the counter-messaging. The tradition of giving such speeches shortly after Inauguration Day began with President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Though not technically a State of the Union, the impact on public perception of presidential leadership is expected to be similar. Stay tuned for Trump’s address as he outlines his vision for the future and updates on key policy initiatives.
