Commentary: The President’s Joint Session of Congress Speech
Posted By RichC on March 6, 2025
President Donald J. Trump gave a 90 minute Joint Session of Congress speech on Tuesday night and since it went a bit late, I was unable to finish my commentary for TheHustings.News “right-hand” column (a request). Being a bit late, I’m unsure the editor will now find it timely enough to include, but am adding it to MyDesultoryBlog.
I’ve also been corresponding with a couple of other politically interested friends and one of them asked me about my process. I mentioned that I take notes on my iPad that helps me stay on topic. I don’t know if it helps the editor, but I also include my notes when sending to TheHustings.news (below the article).
I don’t always agree with all the commentary that I send … but try to fulfill the editor’s request and present a best case “right-column” support article. I justify this just as if I were a lawyer preparing a defense for a client or as a required assignment in a debate class to argue an assigned point of view. In my case, it is relatively easy to add commentary that supports a conservative, small government, Republican point of view, but it is not always to do the same for everything President Trump says (but is likely true about all politicians). 😉
America is Back
On March 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump stood before Congress and the American people to deliver a forceful, unapologetic vision for America’s future. Unwavering in his commitment to economic prosperity, national security, and restoring law and order, the President laid out a blueprint for a stronger and more prosperous nation—despite the predictable and ever-present resistance from the Democratic side of the aisle.
One of the most striking moments of the evening came when President Trump openly addressed the partisan divide that continues to define Washington DC. “Once again, I look at the Democrats in front of me and I realize there is absolutely nothing I can say to make them happy or to make them stand or smile or applaud,” he stated. “I could find a cure to the most devastating disease, announce the greatest economy in history, or bring crime to the lowest levels ever recorded, and these people sitting right here will not clap, will not stand, and certainly will not cheer for these astronomical achievements. They won’t do it no matter what.” His words resonated with millions of Americans who have witnessed firsthand the political obstruction and unwillingness of his opponents to acknowledge progress.
The speech was not without drama. Representative Al Green (D-TX) was removed from the chamber, a symbol of the deep-seated opposition Trump continues to face. Yet, despite the partisan theatrics, the President pressed forward with his ambitious agenda.
At the heart of Trump’s speech was a robust economic plan designed to put more money back into the pockets of American citizens. He announced sweeping tax cuts for all Americans, emphasizing a pro-worker, pro-business agenda that includes making these tax reductions permanent. Among the key components:
- No taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.
- Tax-deductible interest on American-made car loans.
- Retroactive expensing for businesses, ensuring companies can reinvest and grow.
