State of the Union live: Trump addresses nation amid tariff, Iran tensions - Al Jazeera
In his first State of the Union address of his second term, US President Donald Trump highlighted his economic achievements, describing a "golden age," while also addressing tensions with Iran, expressing a preference for diplomatic solutions amid ongoing concerns of potential conflict. The address was notably lengthy and occurred during a politically divided period ahead of the midterm elections.
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State of the Union live: Trump touts economic gains in address to nation
The US president has used the primetime platform to push his agenda and bolster support before the midterms.
Trump set to deliver first State of the Union of his second term in a divided America
Published On 24 Feb 2026
- US President Donald Trump has touted his economic record during the longest State of the Union address in history, boasting that he had ushered in a “golden age”, as he sought to project an aura of success at a fraught moment for his presidency.
- Trump did not offer more clarity regarding his plans for Iran, amid growing concern that he may be inching closer to a military conflict with the nation. “My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy,” he said.
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