US President Donald Trump's nearly two-hour speech to Congress on February 24, 2026, caused another major debate in American politics. Reuters described his speech as one of the most important political speeches during his second presidential term, noting that Trump promoted economics, migration, and foreign policy as key topics.
In his speech, Trump emphasized that the United States has entered a "golden age" under his leadership, and the country is becoming unprecedentedly rich and powerful. The White House, in its official statements following the speech, continued the same spirit, emphasizing that economic indicators are improving, inflation has decreased, and America is strengthening again.
However, not all statements in the speech were received equally. In particular, Trump said that in the first months of his presidency, he stopped eight conflicts and wars around the world. Reuters described these claims not as a widely accepted fact, but as a "broadly exaggerated" statement. That is, serious doubts and disputes remain around this issue.
In the economic sphere, Trump also tried to present himself as a leader who reduced price pressure. However, according to a February analysis by Reuters, although he repeated almost 20 times that he had won over inflation, in practice, prices still remain a painful topic for voters, and inflation remains around 3%. So, we can talk about a decline, but evaluating it as a sharp turn is quite debatable.
Trump also maintained a sharp and traditional critical tone regarding migration in his speech. He accused the Democrats of failing in border security and issued harsh statements about a dangerous influx entering the country. Reuters' conclusions about the speech also note that the topic of migration was one of the most controversial parts of the speech.
In short, Trump's speech in Congress clearly showed one more thing: he still remains one of the most sensational, controversial, and discussed figures on the big political stage. On the one hand, there are supporters of his statements, and on the other, analysts who question these figures and claims. Therefore, this speech became not just a simple political speech, but another wave of major debates in America.
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