US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP

US President Donald Trump boasted that his administration has delivered a "turnaround for the ages" as he addressed Congress on Tuesday, February 24. "This is the Golden Age of America."

As he arrived to address a joint session of Congress Trump was welcomed with cheers and a standing ovation from Republicans – while many Democrats remained firmly seated.

"My fellow Americans, our nation is back bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before," said Trump.

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