President Trump in Control in First State of the Union
Erin Delmore, senior political correspondent for Bustle, discusses President Trump's first State of the Union Address. We dig into some of his claims and how they compare to speeches he has given in the past.
We discuss President Trump's rhetoric regarding African Americans where he boasted unemployment for the demo is the lowest ever. Delmore also weighs in on the manner in which President Trump delivered the address, noting his slow pace and controlled delivery throughout. The president from last night stands in sharp contrast with the president we often see on Twitter, says Delmore.
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