President Donald Trump delivered a significant address to a joint session of Congress, marking his first major speech since resuming office in January. The speech covered critical topics like the dismissal of numerous federal workers and the initiation of a trade war against China, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the address lasted 1 hour and 39 minutes, setting a record as the longest modern speech to Congress, as documented by the University of California-Santa Barbara’s The American Presidency Project. Despite its length, it is important to distinguish this address from a State of the Union speech, as clarified by the same project tracing presidential speech times since 1964.

For a comprehensive view of Trump’s address, the full video is available for viewing on USA TODAY’s YouTube Channel or embedded in the article. The address aimed to convey a message of ‘America is back,’ resonating with a divided nation. Additionally, Trump hinted at potential disruptions from tariffs, emphasizing the need for Americans to be prepared for some economic turbulence. For further insights and takeaways from Trump’s speech, readers can delve into the article for a more detailed analysis. Gabe Hauari, a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY, provides coverage of the event and encourages engagement through social media and email for updates and discussions.