Dana Taylor

Susan, Trump also brought up health care, an issue he and Republicans repeatedly vowed to fix following the introduction of Obamacare, which made health care affordable for millions or tens of millions of Americans.

The Republicans' alternative, on the other hand, was never fully conceived, and so it went nowhere.

What did the president say on this, and did he make a strong case?

Will Americans ever see a Republican proposal to replace Obamacare?

As the US continues to build up its presence in the Middle East, the threat of a war with Iran looms large.

Did he give any indication of an impending strike?

As he has on almost every big speaking occasion, Trump also brought up his 2020 election loss and his false accusation that illegal votes were the cause.

Let's give a listen.

In this clip, he's pushing for new voter ID requirements, which, if adopted, would have a huge impact on the midterms.

Isn't it too late for states to pass these?

There are a lot of legal questions around this, aren't there?

This speech was really the last big opportunity for Trump to sell the Republican Party to voters ahead of the midterms, at stake Trump's legislative agenda for the next two years.

Susan, do you think he was strong on that front?

Dozens of Democrats boycotted the address as a statement to reflect how they're feeling about this administration.

And Trump was very combative toward them in his speech, calling them, quote, crazy and saying they're destroying the country.

What did you take away from this?

And Susan, finally, what's your biggest overall takeaway from the speech?

What was the most noteworthy to you?

Susan Page is USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief.

Thank you so much for joining me, Susan.