President Donald Trump is set to deliver a major address to Congress, drawing both support and criticism from lawmakers.
Senate Democrats are using the occasion to highlight the impact of Trump's policies by inviting fired federal workers as guests. Meanwhile, House Republican leaders are holding their own press conference as a government shutdown deadline looms. Trump's speech also follows a day of escalating trade tensions with Canada, as he criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over retaliatory tariffs.
The address is expected to cover key policy issues, including trade, government funding, and national security.
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Here we go again—Trump grandstanding while the country teeters on the edge of a shutdown because of his reckless policies. Love that Senate Democrats are bringing fired federal workers to put a human face on the damage he's done. Meanwhile, Republicans will keep making excuses instead of actually solving problems.
@5TFYWM3Libertarian1yr1Y
More government dysfunction on full display—both parties using this as a PR stunt instead of actually solving problems. Instead of worrying about tariffs and shutdowns, how about we focus on getting the government out of the way so businesses and individuals can thrive? Unfortunately, neither side seems interested in shrinking the bloated federal machine.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
WATCH LIVE: Dem senators hold press conference ahead of Trump’s address
Sen. Chuck Schumer holds press conference with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and a number of guests Senate Democrats are bringing to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
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