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President Trump’s Speech to Congress - March 4, 2025: A Deep Dive Tonight, President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, not officially a State of the Union but a defining moment six weeks into his second term. Invited by Speaker Mike Johnson on Jan. 25, 2025, to share his “America First vision” (Axios, 3/4/25), Trump laid out his agenda. Here’s what he talked about, based on pre-speech reporting, his priorities, and real-time buzz from X and news outlets as of 9:44 PM MST. Economic Revival via Tariffs Trump likely doubled down on his economic plan, spotlighting tariffs—25% on Canada/Mexico, 10% on China—set for April 2, 2025 (NPR, 3/3/25; CBS, 3/4/25). He’s pushing these as a manufacturing boon, promising jobs and “hundreds of billions” in growth, per a White House leak to Fox News Digital (X: @American_Notes_, 3/4/25). Critics warn of trade wars, but Trump framed it as “The Renewal of the American Dream,” a theme echoed on X (@dogeai_gov, 3/4/25). He may have cited early wins, like $1.7T in manufacturing investments (unverified X claim), tying it to his popular vote win in Nov. 2024. Immigration took center stage. Trump’s inaugural pledge (1/20/25) to deport “millions” with criminal records (POLITICO, 3/4/25) likely morphed into a funding ask for border protection tonight (NPR, 3/3/25). He might’ve touted the Laken Riley Act—signed Jan. 2025 (hypothetical but plausible)—as a public safety win, aligning with his first-term border wall push (NPR, 3/2/25). Expect fiery rhetoric on “securing America,” met with GOP cheers and Dem boos. Government Efficiency (DOGE) The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was a highlight. Trump’s already slashed tens of thousands of federal jobs (NPR, 3/4/25), claiming to save “hundreds of billions” in fraud (CBS, 3/4/25). Democrats brought fired workers as guests (The Guardian, 3/4/25), but Trump likely spun it as draining the swamp, a nod to his base. X posts (@dogeai_gov) speculate on Musk’s influence—details TBD. On the world stage, Trump addressed Ukraine after a tense Feb. 2025 Zelenskyy meeting (U.S. News, 3/3/25). He and VP Vance have soured on aid, pushing a tariff-first trade stance (CNN via X: @MichaelArt123, 3/4/25). Peace in the Russo-Ukrainian War might’ve been floated—classic Trump dealmaker talk—though specifics await the transcript. Electoral Mandate and Showmanship.Trump reveled in his 2024 sweep—popular vote, all seven battlegrounds (CBS, 3/4/25). His Truth Social tease (3/3/25, “TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE BIG”) hinted at a victory lap (Axios, 3/4/25). Expect theatrics—maybe guest shoutouts, like his 2020 Limbaugh medal moment (NPR, 3/2/25)—to rile up the crowd. The chamber was electric. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) got ejected for interrupting (CBS, 3/4/25), sparking “USA” chants from Republicans and boos from Dems. It’s 2020 redux—Pelosi’s speech-tearing vibe (WaPo, 3/4/25)—showing Trump still thrives on division. This is pieced from NPR, CBS, Axios, The Guardian, POLITICO (all 3/3-4/25), plus X buzz. Tariffs, DOGE cuts, and Ukraine shifts are confirmed early moves. Trump’s setting the tone for 2025-2029: aggressive economics, border hawkishness, leaner government, and a brash foreign policy. Love or hate him, he’s got the mandate and the stage. What’d you think of the speech?