President Trump boldly declared war on “woke” policies and delivered a powerful vision for America in his congressional address. The speech showcased Trump’s America First agenda while celebrating victories against progressive ideologies and outlining ambitious plans for immigration, foreign policy, and economic growth.
At a Glance
- Trump declared the official U.S. government policy that “there are only two genders” and banned gender-confused individuals from women’s sports
- The President announced that illegal border crossings reached record lows following his national emergency declaration
- Trump proclaimed the end of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies across the federal government, stating “our country will be woke no longer!”
- He revealed a “gold card” program for wealthy immigrants while also launching the largest deportation operation in American history
- Trump discussed potential peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and highlighted his survival of an assassination attempt
Trump Takes Bold Stand on Gender Issues
President Donald Trump received thunderous applause from Republicans when he highlighted one of his first executive actions after returning to office. “I signed an order making it the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female,” Trump declared to the joint session of Congress, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to traditional values over progressive gender ideology.
The President shared emotional stories of individuals affected by radical gender policies, including Payton McNabb and January Littlejohn, whose experiences underscored the human impact of these contentious issues. Trump offered a message of reassurance to America’s youth, rejecting the push for gender transition treatments for minors.
“America must stop telling children the ‘lie’ that they are trapped in the wrong body. Our message to every child in America is that you are perfect exactly the way God made you,” President Donald Trump said.
Border Security Success and Immigration Overhaul
Trump touted significant achievements in border security during his first weeks back in office, contrasting his policies with those of his predecessor. The President’s strong stance on immigration enforcement has already yielded dramatic results according to his address, with illegal crossings reportedly plummeting to historic lows.
“Within hours of taking the oath of office, I declared a national emergency on our southern border, and I deployed the U.S. military and border patrol to repel the invasion of our country, and what a job they’ve done. As a result, illegal border crossings last month were by far the lowest ever recorded ever. They heard my words and they chose not to come,” Trump said.
In a surprising policy announcement, Trump revealed a “gold card” system for wealthy immigrants to purchase a path to citizenship. This proposal came alongside his announcement of what he described as the largest deportation operation in American history, referencing President Eisenhower’s controversial “Operation Wetback” as a model. The President also highlighted the Laken Riley Act, which requires detention of dangerous criminal aliens.
Declaring Victory Over “Woke” Ideology
One of the most enthusiastically received portions of Trump’s address was his declaration of victory over progressive diversity policies throughout the federal government. The president’s stance against DEI initiatives represents a significant reversal from the previous administration’s priorities and aligns with his campaign promises to conservative voters.
“We’ve ended the tyranny of so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion policies all across the entire federal government. Our country will be woke no longer!” President Donald Trump said.
Trump praised the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, for cutting pro-LGBT initiatives overseas and eliminating wasteful spending. He also introduced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his new Health and Human Services Secretary, tasking him with addressing rising autism rates and investigating potential connections to childhood vaccines.
Foreign Policy and Personal Reflection
On international affairs, Trump outlined his vision for strategic locations like the Panama Canal and Greenland while expressing optimism about ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He mentioned receiving signals from Russia indicating readiness for peace and even read from what he described as a note from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy about a potential peace deal.
In an emotional conclusion to his address, Trump referenced the failed assassination attempt on his life during a campaign rally. The president attributed his survival to divine intervention, suggesting a higher purpose for his return to office.
“I was saved by God to make America great again,” President Donald Trump said.
