2026-02-25T17:13:48Z
Fact-checking Trump’s State of the Union claims on the economy, immigration and crime
Trump delivered a lengthy State of the Union address defending his economic record, border crackdown, and immigration policies, amid lagging poll numbers ahead of midterm elections.
He touted job growth, wage increases, and tax cuts while framing immigration as a national security and sovereignty issue, signaling ongoing tough enforcement and potential policy shifts.
The speech emphasized a combative tone on Congress, calling for unity on key priorities but pressed for action on his agenda, including economic-focused reforms and stricter immigration measures.