President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., listen. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump defends controversial policies, tariffs in State of the Union

by The Canadian Press February 25, 2026

written by The Canadian Press February 25, 2026

By Kelly Geraldine Malone U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking State of the Union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president boasted about his wide-ranging policy changes on deportation, the ...

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