President Donald J. Trump Delivers Monumental State of the Union Address as America Enters Golden Age, Affordability Era
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Trump Boasts of A 'Golden Age' In State of the Union
Is Trump delivering unprecedented prosperity or presiding over a dystopian failure wrapped in false optimism?
Above: Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the Capitol on Feb. 24, 2026. Image credit: Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images
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Republican narrative
Trump's State of the Union proved America is experiencing unprecedented prosperity and safety under his leadership. Gas prices hit their lowest point in nearly five years, energy dominance is now a reality rather than a promise and bold policies are delivering results that Democrats fear acknowledging. The administration generated more oil and gas revenue in one year than Biden managed in four combined.
Democratic narrative
The longest State of the Union in 60 years offered nothing but empty spectacle from a convicted fraudster declaring war on fraud. While Trump boasts about a golden age, grocery prices keep climbing, rent continues rising and health care costs surge for ordinary Americans. This dystopian vision wrapped in false optimism can't hide the reality that the country is turning against his failed leadership.
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