Trump Faces a Divided Nation as He Delivers a High-Stakes State of the Union
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Ahead of a highly watched address, the United States remains deeply polarized as Trump confronts a slowing economy (Q4 2025 GDP at 1.4%), lingering affordability concerns, and a tariff regime in disarray after a Supreme Court ruling; his hardline immigration stance fuels backlash amid protests of federal enforcement, while foreign policy moves and domestic legal battles further complicate the political landscape ahead of the midterms.
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