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Which President Gave the Longest State of the Union Speech?
Trump announced a 10% global tariff for 150 days, with a possible rise to 15%, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down key tariff policies.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, United States President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union, speaking for 1 hour and 41 minutes and announced a new 10% global tariff on imports for 150 days with a possible rise to 15%.
- After the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff policies, Trump announced alternatives and aimed to bolster Republicans ahead of the midterm elections this year.
- During a heated moment in the chamber, Trump told Democrats `You should be ashamed of yourselves` after a confrontation with Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.
- Invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, Trump said Congress approval is not required and claimed tariffs could replace income tax, reducing financial burdens.
- He warned that foreign trade partners preferred existing deals to avoid 'far worse' terms, and described Iran as the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism, vowing never to allow Tehran a nuclear weapon.
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President Trump will deliver the annual report to Congress on the first year of his second Administration. It is a State of the Union speech given as the country stands on the precipice of a major war in the Middle East. Concerns about the economy after the implosion of his plan to save the country with tariffs are driving discontent and lowering approval numbers. What should the President be saying to the country tonight and what should he be s…
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