Key messages from Trump's speech to Congress: Greenland, tariffs and Zelensky's letter
2025-03-05 11:00:51
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US President Donald Trump addressed Congress for the first time since returning to power in January, delivering one of the longest presidential speeches in history — about an hour and 40 minutes.
"America is back"
Trump began his speech by declaring that the American dream is "bigger and stronger than ever before," citing his immediate actions as:
1. Withdrawing from the World Health Organization
2. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement
3. Renaming the Gulf of America
Clash with Democrats
While Republicans applauded, Democrats reacted with signs reading "fake" and "Musk steals," while Congressman Al Green was ejected from the chamber after repeated interruptions.
Trump also returned to personal attacks, calling Senator Elizabeth Warren "Pocahontas," an offensive reference from 2018.
Tariffs and the divide among Republicans
The president defended the high tariffs on imports, saying they would make America rich again. However, some Republicans sat out the speech, reflecting divisions within the party on the issue.
Greenland and the Panama Canal
Trump stated that the US intends to regain control of the Panama Canal and reiterated its interest in Greenland, stating:
"We support your right to self-determination and, if you wish, we welcome you to the United States."
Letter from Zelensky
At the end of his speech, Trump mentioned a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the latter expressed a willingness to negotiate peace under Trump's "strong leadership." The development comes after recent tensions between the two leaders in the Oval Office.
