President Donald Trump delivered a significant speech before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, marking his first major address since his return to office in January. In his speech, Trump addressed various crucial topics, including the dismissal of tens of thousands of federal employees and the initiation of trade disputes with China, Mexico, and Canada. The speech lasted 1 hour and 39 minutes, according to data collected by the University of California-Santa Barbara’s The American Presidency Project, making it the lengthiest recorded speech in modern history. However, it is important to note that this year’s address should not be classified as a State of the Union speech. The American Presidency Project has meticulously documented the duration of presidential addresses to Congress since Lyndon B. Johnson’s in 1964. To view Trump’s complete address, you can watch the embedded video below or visit USA TODAY’s YouTube Channel. For a detailed analysis of Trump’s speech, check out ‘America is back’: 5 takeaways on Trump’s address to a divided nation. Additionally, Trump warned Americans to brace themselves for potential disruptions from tariffs. The full video of Trump’s address can also be viewed above, with his speech starting just after the 35-minute mark. Gabe Hauari, a prominent national trending news reporter at USA TODAY, can be followed on X @GabeHauari or contacted via email at Gdhauari@gannett.com. This article was originally featured on USA TODAY: President Trump’s address to Congress: Watch the full video of the speech.
