Five key takeaways from Trump’s state-of-the-nation address

The US president blamed immigrants for the country’s woes, promised an ‘economic boom’ in 2026 and claimed to have brought peace to the Middle East.

By Nina Montagu-Smith and News Agencies

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In a 19-minute address to the nation on Wednesday night, United States President Donald Trump made no major announcements, as presidents are usually wont to do. Instead, he took the opportunity to further denigrate immigrants, highlight his perceived personal achievements and make grandiose promises of prosperity to come.

Five key takeaways from Trump’s state-of-the-nation address

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