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Trump To Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is addressing a joint session of Congress today. This will be Donald Trump’s first such address since returning to the White House- at a time when his administration is seeking to reshape the federal government, target illegal immigration to the United States and alter diplomatic relations with allies.
Although the address is not called the State of the Union as a State of the Union address reflects on the past year. Since Donald Trump began his second term in the White House on January 20, the speech is not officially labelled as State of the Union.
Donald Trump is outlining his legislative agenda and priorities in the speech following which the Democrats will deliver a response- led by Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin.
Follow all the latest updates on Donald Trump’s address to US Congress here:
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Says He Is Working 'Relentlessly' To End Ukraine War
Donald Trump said, “Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict, with no end in sight. The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine’s defense, with no security, with no anything.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: What Donald Trump Said On Russia-Ukraine War
Donald Trump said, “Europe has spent more oil and gas from Russia than defending. We have spent like taking candy from a baby. Biden has authorised more money in this war than Europe has.”
The US President said that both Ukraine and Russia are ready to negotiate a peace deal. He added, “Wouldn’t that be beautiful? Time to halt the killing, stop the madness, time to stop the war.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Announces Office Of Shipbuilding
Donald Trump said, “I am announcing tonight that we will create a new office of shipbuilding in the White House and offer special tax incentives to bring this industry home to America.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Calls On US Congress To Pass Strong Border Laws
Donald Trump praised Mexico for extraditing cartel leaders to the US as he said, “But we need Mexico and Canada to do much more, to stop fentanyl coming over the border.”
He added, “I have sent Congress a detailed funding request laying out exactly how we will eliminate these threats, protect our homeland, and complete the largest deportation operation in American history.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Says Migrant Crossings To The US Are Falling Down
US President Donald Trump said, “Since taking office, my administration has launched the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history—and we quickly achieved the lowest numbers of illegal border crossers ever recorded. The media and our friends in the Democrat Party kept saying we needed new legislation to secure the border… but it turned out that all we really needed was a new president.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Says Agricultural Products Imported From Abroad ‘May Be Very Dirty And Disgusting’
Donald Trump said, “Those goods that come in from other countries and companies, they’re really, really in a bad position in so many different ways. They’re uninspected. They may be very dirty and disgusting as they come in and they pour in and they hurt our American farmers.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Promises Reciprocal Tariffs Are Coming Soon
US President Donald Trump said, ” Other countries have used tariffs against us for decades and now it is our turn to start using them against those other countries. On average, the European Union, China, Brazil, India…and countless other nations charge us tremendously higher tariffs than we charge them, it is very unfair. India charges us tariffs 100%…the system is not fair to US, it never was…on April 2, reciprocal tariffs kick in and whatever they tariff us, other countries, we will tariff them…whatever they tax us, we will tax them. If they do non-monetary tariff to keep us out of their market, then we will do non-monetary barriers to keep them out of our market…”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump's 'You'll Be Removed' Warning To Federal Workers Who Resist Change
Donald Trump offered a direct warning to federal workers citing his “mandate for bold and profound change” during an address to a joint session of Congress. He said, “My administration will reclaim power from this unaccountable bureaucracy, and we will restore true democracy to America again. And any federal bureaucrat who resists this change will be removed from office immediately. Because we are draining the swamp. It’s very simple. And the days of rule by unelected bureaucrats are over.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: What Donald Trump Said On Ending 'Woke' Culture In America
US President Donald Trump said, “We have ended the tyranny of so-called diversity, equity and inclusion policies all across the entire Federal Government and indeed the private sector and our military. Our country will be woke no longer. We believe that whether you are a doctor, accountant, lawyer or an Air Traffic Controller – you should be hired and promoted based on skill and competence, not race or gender…The Supreme Court, in a brave and very powerful decision, has allowed us to do so…”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Dismisses African Nation Of Lesotho
Donald Trump said, “Eight million dollars to promote LGBTQI+ in the African nation of Lesotho, which nobody has ever heard of.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Slams Predecessor Joe Biden Over 'Inflation Nightmare'
Donald Trump said, “As you know, we inherited from the last administration an economic catastrophe and an inflation nightmare. Their policies drove up energy prices, pushed up grocery costs and drove the necessities of life out of reach for millions and millions of Americans … We suffered the worst inflation in 48 years, but perhaps even in the history of our country, they’re not sure.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump On Critical Mineral Production In US
Donald Trump previewed a plan to take action on domestic production of “critical minerals and rare earths.” He said, during his address to Congress, “Later this week, I will also take historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals and rare earths here in the USA.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Pledges To Save American Economy
Donald Trump said, “Among my very highest priorities is to rescue our economy and offer relief for working families.”
Blaming the Joe Biden administration, he said that he inherited an “economic catastrophe and an inflation nightmare”.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Republicans Cheer Elon Musk
Elon Musk was praised by Donald Trump for his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The tech mogul stood and waved as Republicans in the chamber cheered him after Donald Trump’s mention.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Touts US Leaving Agreements
US President Donald Trump touted his actions to pull the country out of multiple international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord and World Health Organization.
He said, “Every day, my administration is fighting to deliver the change America needs to bring a future that America deserves.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Slams Joe Biden
Donald Trump said, “Among my very highest priorities is to rescue our economy and get dramatic and immediate relief to working families. As you know, we inherited, from the last administration, an economic catastrophe and an inflation nightmare.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Chides Democrats For Not Cheering For Him
“It’s very sad and it just shouldn’t be this way,” Donald Trump said, admonishing Democrats for not applauding his speech.
Meanwhile, Democrats held up small signs reading “False”.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Says Electoral Map 'Reads Almost Red' After His White House Win
US President Donald Trump claimed that his win gave him “a mandate like has not been seen in many decades.”
He said the electoral map is one that “reads almost completely red for Republican.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Says This Is America's Golden Age
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Begins Speech
Donald Trump said, “To my fellow citizens, America is back.”
So far there’s been “nothing but swift and unrelating action”, he said, adding that so far his administration has done more than others in their full four years.
“And we are just getting started,” he said.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Chants Of 'USA' Echo in Chamber As Donald Trump Begins Congress Address
Chants of “USA!” break out in among Republican lawmakers and guests in the House chamber.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump Greets Lawmakers As He Arrives For Congress Address
US President Donald Trump enters the chamber for his address to a joint session of Congress.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: US President's Cabinet Enters The Chamber
Donald Trump’s secretaries are being greeted by members of Congress from both sides of the aisle.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: US First Lady Melania Trump Enters The Chamber
US first lady Melania Trump has entered the chamber for Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. The first lady has 15 guests.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: 4 US Supreme Court Justices Present For Donald Trump's Speech
Four US Supreme Court justices are attending the US President’s address today. These include- Chief Justice John Roberts along with Justices Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. Kavanaugh and Barrett were both nominated by Trump during his first term.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: The Colours Of Ukraine Seen On Democrat Aisle
Some lawmakers are seen wearing the colours of Ukraine- blue and yellow- particularly on the Democratic side of the aisle.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Where Is Elon Musk Sitting For Donald Trump's Speech?
Elon Musk has grabbed a seat in the House chamber’s gallery, overlooking the House chamber. The tech billionaire is seen wearing a suit with a dark blue tie.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: A Pink Message From Democrats During Donald Trump's Speech
Democratic congresswomen are aiming to send a feminist message at US President Donald Trump’s speech with their blazers, dresses and scarves. Over three dozen members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus are wearing pink and burgundy clothing for the president’s joint address and at least a half dozen congressmen have joined in on the action with pink ties.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Who Is 'Designated Survivor' For Donald Trump's Speech?
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is the designated survivor, Associated Press reported citing a White House official.
What is the role of the ‘designated survivor’?
When government officials gather for big events, a designated survivor is kept away to make sure someone in the line of presidential succession stays alive.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: JD Vance Enters Chamber Ahead Of Donald Trump's Speech
US Vice President JD Vance is now entering the chamber for Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress with other lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
JD Vance is seen shaking hands as he comes down the aisle.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: What's Happening At The White House
US President Donald Trump has left the White House for the Capitol Hill where he is scheduled to address a joint session of both the Houses of Congress.
He is accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump's Speech Focus Is 'American Dream'
The White House said US President Donald Trump’s address will cover “his extraordinarily successful first month in office” and his bold, ambitious, and common sense vision for the future.”
He will also focus on the changes his administration has implemented “to end inflation for all Americans,” the White House said in a press release.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Who's The 'Designated Survivor' For Today's Speech
During the US President’s annual speech to Congress, officials pick one Cabinet official in the presidential line of succession to become the “designated survivor”- who doesn’t attend the address but stays in another location in case something unthinkable happens at the Capitol building.
The designated survivor during Donald Trump’s US Congress speech hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: What Donald Trump Posted Ahead Of US Congress Speech
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote, “All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests. Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came. American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested. NO MASKS! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: In Case You Are Just Joining Us, What's Happening Today
US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech before a joint session of Congress- his first major address since returning to the White House.
Is the speech State of the Union address? No, the speech is not officially labeled as a State of the Union address.
What will Donald Trump’s speech focus on? Donald Trump will highlight his administration’s early accomplishments and outline key legislative priorities.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Who's Attending Donald Trump's US Congress Speech
US Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson will be behind US President Donald Trump during the speech.
Elon Musk- head of the department of government efficiency (DOGE) and senior advisor to Donald Trump- will also be present for Donald Trump’s Congressional speech.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Will Ukraine Feature In Donald Trump's Speech
Donald Trump has said that he would talk about a potential agreement on critical minerals with Ukraine in his speech.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump's Tariff War As He Addresses US Congress
US President Donald Trump’s speech comes as tensions have escalated with the country’s three largest trading partners. The US initiated new tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico, which resulted in retaliatory tariffs, sending markets to nosedive.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump's Executive Orders So Far
Donald Trump has signed dozens of executive orders- slashing the federal workforce, eliminating diversity and equity efforts in the US government and decreasing illegal immigration.
The US President is likely to touch on all these topics in his remarks to the Congress today.
Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Ronald Reagan And History Of Joint Addresses To US Congress
The practice of calling for a joint address to Congress at the beginning of a presidential term was started by US President Ronald Reagan. It has been carried out by every US President since.
