Trump claims a "golden age" amid criticism over inflation, immigration, and weak foreign policy.

In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared that the United States was entering a "golden age," citing economic gains such as lower inflation, record stock market highs, and tax cuts, while blaming former President Joe Biden for ongoing affordability issues. The longest speech in history, lasting 1 hour and 47 minutes, drew criticism amid falling approval ratings, rising inflation, and public outrage over immigration enforcement, including fatal incidents involving federal agents. Trump defended his policies despite a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the majority of his tariffs, and he provided little information on foreign policy, including Iran and Ukraine. Democrats dismissed his claims as unrealistic, with many voters holding Trump accountable for economic woes ahead of the midterm elections.