Trump in State of the Union speech touts US 'turnaround for the ages,' attacks Democrats

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 1,221

Last Updated: 5 days, 10 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Tuesday to lambaste Democrats and the Biden administration, while pitching the Republican Party to voters ahead of this year’s crucial midterm elections.

“Tonight, after just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before,” Trump said. “A turnaround for the ages. It is indeed a turnaround for the ages.”

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