Trump’s State of the Union: Winner or Loser?

President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour State of the Union address focused heavily on the economy, patriotism, and border security.

Trump said inflation has declined, tax cuts are benefiting working Americans, gas prices and mortgage rates have eased, and retirement accounts tied to the stock market are performing strongly. He also praised Team USA’s recent hockey gold medal victory and honored members of the military.

On immigration, the president pointed to what he described as progress at the southern border. The speech drew visible partisan contrast, with dozens of Democratic lawmakers absent. Throughout the address, chants of “USA” broke out in the chamber.

The central question following the speech: how will the broader public respond to the president’s message?