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Trump's Fiery Congress Speech Sparks Protests Over Policies

3/6/2025

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In a fiery 99-minute address to Congress, President Trump touted his immigration policies, boasting of a notable decrease in illegal border crossings. He introduced a "gold card" visa and took aim at Democrats for their border strategies. Meanwhile, protests erupted as Democrats condemned the fallout from his tariffs and federal layoffs, challenging his economic and foreign policy claims.

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In a fiery 99-minute address to Congress, President Trump touted his immigration policies, boasting of a notable decrease in illegal border crossings. He introduced a "gold card" visa and took aim at Democrats for their border strategies. Meanwhile, protests erupted as Democrats condemned the fallout from his tariffs and federal layoffs, challenging his economic and foreign policy claims.