BBC Audio | Global News Podcast | Trump delivers longest-ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever State of the Union address, emphasizing his "America First" policies amid declining poll support ahead of mid-term elections. The 29-minute speech highlighted his achievements, while the podcast also covered international news including UK travel policies, Thai tiger deaths, a looted artifact from Ghana, an AI hacking incident, and artist Rose Wylie's historic recognition.
Global News Podcast
Trump delivers longest-ever State of the Union
25 February 2026
29 minutes
Available for 89 days
President Trump touts his record in office in a fiery "America First" State of the Union address -- the longest in US history. The speech comes as polls suggest Americans are souring on his second-term agenda ahead of crucial mid-term elections. We have the highlights and analysis from Washington. Also: the UK introduces ETA for travellers entering the country; Thai authorities investigate tiger deaths; debate rages over a golden ram's head looted from Ghana; how an AI computer engineer accidentally hacked robot vacuums; and we meet Rose Wylie who's making art history at 91.
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US President Donald Trump looks on as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. February 24, 2026. PHOTO CREDIT: REUTERS/NATHAN HOWARD
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