March 5, 2025
Trump’s defiant speech to Congress
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President Donald Trump said “America is back” in a speech to Congress on Tuesday night. But some Republicans fear the looming economic uncertainty of Trump’s new tariffs could jeopardize his second term.
Senior political reporter Aaron Blake breaks down the speech with senior White House correspondent Naftali Bendavid and Democracy reporter Colby Itkowitz. They fact-check Trump’s DOGE claims and explain the political consequences Trump could face for his tariffs.
Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff. It was edited by Lucy Perkins with help from Rachel Van Dongen and mixed by Sam Bair.
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