Trump’s 108-Minute State of the Union Mixes Medals, Immigration Rhetoric, and Fealty to Electoral Reform
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Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union on record (108 minutes), pairing medal ceremonies with a hardline immigration message and a push for the SAVE Act to tighten voting rules, while reiterating unfounded election-fraud claims. The address sparked clashes with Democrats — including Omar and Tlaib — and even saw Al Green escorted out after a protest sign. The moment was also laden with pre-speech context about Epstein-related documents NPR/MS NOW reported were withheld, fueling protests and counter-programming, as Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the official rebuttal.
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