Trump Declares ‘We’re Winning So Much’ in State of the Union Speech

During Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Donald Trump proclaimed America is experiencing unprecedented success, telling lawmakers 'we're winning so much.' The president highlighted economic achievements and foreign policy victories while pushing for Republican support in upcoming midterm elections.

WASHINGTON — During Tuesday evening’s State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared to the nation that America is experiencing unprecedented success, proclaiming ‘we’re winning so much’ as he detailed what he described as significant economic and foreign policy achievements.

The president’s primary goal appeared to be persuading skeptical Americans that economic conditions are stronger than many perceive, urging voters to support Republicans in the upcoming November midterm elections to continue current policies.

Trump incorporated several bipartisan patriotic moments into his speech, most notably making a dramatic invitation for the Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team to enter the House chamber, which resulted in thunderous applause. The team had visited the White House earlier that afternoon before appearing at the Capitol.

‘Our country is winning again. In fact, we’re winning so much that we really don’t know what to do about it. People are asking me, please, please, please, Mister President, we’re winning too much. We can’t take it anymore,’ Trump declared before presenting the team. ‘We’re not used to winning in our country until you came along.’

The hockey players, displaying their medals and wearing jerseys emblazoned with ‘USA’ in bold letters, received a bipartisan standing ovation. Trump gestured toward the Democratic section of the chamber and remarked, ‘That’s the first time I ever I’ve ever seen them get up.’

In another television-ready moment, Trump revealed he would present the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian recognition, to the hockey team’s goaltender, Connor Hellebuyck. This mirrors a similar surprise announcement Trump made in 2020 when he awarded the honor to conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh during his address.

Trump described the nation’s current state by saying, ‘It is indeed a turnaround for the ages.’

The president promoted his strict immigration enforcement policies and federal government reductions, along with his efforts to maintain extensive tariffs that the Supreme Court recently overturned and his capacity to execute rapid military operations globally, including actions in Iran and Venezuela.

Trump also revealed that technology companies working with artificial intelligence have agreed to pay increased electricity costs in regions where their data centers operate, according to a White House official who requested anonymity when discussing the speech.

These data centers typically consume substantial amounts of electricity, which can raise power costs for other local consumers.

Trump criticized the Supreme Court’s rejection of his key tariff initiatives, describing it as ‘an unfortunate ruling.’ He discussed his efforts to work around that decision without relying on Congress or disturbing financial markets.

‘It’s saving our country,’ Trump stated regarding tariffs, describing them as ‘peace-protecting.’

The Supreme Court justices present were identical to those who attended Trump’s joint congressional address last March: Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan.

Trump welcomed the justices and even exchanged handshakes with Coney Barrett before his speech commenced, despite previously criticizing her for joining the majority decision against Trump’s tariffs — even though he nominated her to the Supreme Court during his first presidency.

Prior to Trump’s address, Senate Democrats prevented passage of legislation to reinstate Department of Homeland Security funding, demanding new restrictions on immigration enforcement that Republicans have rejected.

‘Tonight, I am demanding the full and immediate restoration of all funding for the Border Security and Homeland Security of the United States,’ Trump planned to state, according to speech excerpts.

Cost of Living Concerns Remain Prominent

Trump regularly claims to have controlled inflation and maintains the economy is thriving, pointing to the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently surpassing 50,000 points for the first time in history.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to Trump’s address. Multiple congressional Democrats chose to boycott Trump’s speech as a form of protest.

International Affairs Take Center Stage

Trump’s speech occurred while two U.S. aircraft carriers have been sent to the Middle East due to rising tensions with Iran.

The president has frequently described how U.S. air attacks last summer targeted Tehran’s nuclear facilities, praised the operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and highlighted his administration’s role in negotiating a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

However, he has also created tension within U.S. military partnerships with NATO due to his efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark and his reluctance to take stronger action against Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding ending the war in Ukraine. Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.