Trump isn’t going to hold back.
President Donald Trump is gearing up for a highly anticipated address to a joint session of Congress, promising to “tell it like it is” when he takes the stage. This speech will mark his first such address during his second term in office.
Ahead of the speech, Trump took to Truth Social to make it clear: “TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE BIG. I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS!” With this bold statement, Trump sets the stage for a no-holds-barred address to Congress that will likely cover a range of crucial issues that resonate deeply with conservative values.
Trump’s upcoming speech comes just days after tensions boiled over in a meeting between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance. Following a heated exchange about ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump and Vance expressed frustration with Zelenskyy’s approach, calling him disrespectful. The fallout came just before Zelenskyy was expected to finalize a minerals deal with the U.S. The episode highlights Trump’s firm stance on protecting American interests first and foremost.
In a pointed post on Truth Social, Trump reminded his followers, “The only President who gave none of Ukraine’s land to Putin’s Russia is President Donald J. Trump.” He made clear that his administration’s approach to foreign policy put America first, contrasting it with the weakness and ineffectiveness of the current Democrat-led government.
Reports suggest Trump is also set to outline his vision for reducing military aid to Ukraine, a position that reflects growing concerns among Republicans about excessive foreign spending. As the Republican-controlled Congress works to pass budget legislation that aligns with Trump’s conservative agenda, the president is expected to emphasize tax cuts, border security, and tackling the fentanyl crisis.
During his first term, Trump made significant strides in securing the U.S.-Mexico border, with illegal crossings hitting historic lows. His Department of Government Efficiency, now under the leadership of Elon Musk, has made waves by uncovering massive government waste and inefficiency, a theme Trump is sure to address in his speech.
With his policies on tariffs, especially those targeting Mexico, Canada, and China, Trump will likely take credit for putting America’s economic interests first, standing firm against unfair trade practices that have hurt American workers.