Top moments from Trump's high-stakes address - CNN

During his speech, Donald Trump criticized Democrats, defended his tax policies, and responded to a Supreme Court ruling, while also emphasizing his stance on Iran and highlighting moments such as a veteran receiving the Medal of Honor and a political prisoner's reunion. The event featured protests, emotional reactions, and interruptions, including Rep. Ilhan Omar's inflammatory remark and Rep. Al Green being escorted out for holding a controversial sign. The address drew varied reactions and notable interruptions from members of Congress.

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Top moments from Trump's high-stakes address - CNN

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In a combative and wide-ranging speech, Donald Trump delivered sharp criticism of Democrats, defended his tax policies, and reacted to what he called an “unfortunate” ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States.

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In a combative and wide-ranging speech, Donald Trump delivered sharp criticism of Democrats, defended his tax policies, and reacted to what he called an “unfortunate” ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States.

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The Portland Frog Brigade gathered in Washington DC, to protest President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.

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In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said he would never let Iran have a nuclear weapon, but prefers diplomacy in resolving tensions. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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CNN's Kaitlan Collins spoke to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who explained why many Democrats wore a pin that read "release the files” following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

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From a political prisoner's emotional reunion with his niece to awarding the Medal of Honor to a 100-year-old veteran, here are President Trump's surprise moments from the State of the Union that captivated his audience. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) shouted “you have killed Americans” as President Donald Trump slammed Democrats for demanding reform before funding the Department of Homeland Security. Omar was referring to the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to the deaths of two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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Rep. Al Green was escorted out of the House chamber just minutes into President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address after holding up** **a sign reading “Black people aren’t apes.” Earlier this month, Trump shared and then deleted a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle.

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