Sarah McCammon

Well, another source of that uncertainty for many people is the way that Trump and Elon Musk, who has become part of his inner circle – are reshaping the federal government through Doge. Trump talked about that. He touted that as one of his accomplishments. What did you hear from Trump about what Doge has done so far?

Well, another source of that uncertainty for many people is the way that Trump and Elon Musk, who has become part of his inner circle – are reshaping the federal government through Doge. Trump talked about that. He touted that as one of his accomplishments. What did you hear from Trump about what Doge has done so far?

And, you know, another big theme from Trump tonight and forever is immigration. He took up more than 10 minutes talking about that in this speech. He said his administration, quote, launched the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history. Asma, what did you hear there?

And, you know, another big theme from Trump tonight and forever is immigration. He took up more than 10 minutes talking about that in this speech. He said his administration, quote, launched the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history. Asma, what did you hear there?

And, you know, another big theme from Trump tonight and forever is immigration. He took up more than 10 minutes talking about that in this speech. He said his administration, quote, launched the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history. Asma, what did you hear there?

On to another topic from the speech. That's Ukraine. Trump has been very critical of that support. And here's what he said in his speech.

On to another topic from the speech. That's Ukraine. Trump has been very critical of that support. And here's what he said in his speech.

On to another topic from the speech. That's Ukraine. Trump has been very critical of that support. And here's what he said in his speech.

We should note the most widely used tracker of Ukraine aid shows that the U.S. has provided $114 billion since the full-scale Russian invasion three years ago, and Europe has provided $132 billion collectively. And Trump said he's been talking with Ukraine and Russia to find a way to make peace.

We should note the most widely used tracker of Ukraine aid shows that the U.S. has provided $114 billion since the full-scale Russian invasion three years ago, and Europe has provided $132 billion collectively. And Trump said he's been talking with Ukraine and Russia to find a way to make peace.

We should note the most widely used tracker of Ukraine aid shows that the U.S. has provided $114 billion since the full-scale Russian invasion three years ago, and Europe has provided $132 billion collectively. And Trump said he's been talking with Ukraine and Russia to find a way to make peace.

It was the first time he'd spoken publicly about Ukraine since that meeting with President Zelensky at the White House last week, which ended in a shouting match. What struck you about his comments tonight?

It was the first time he'd spoken publicly about Ukraine since that meeting with President Zelensky at the White House last week, which ended in a shouting match. What struck you about his comments tonight?

It was the first time he'd spoken publicly about Ukraine since that meeting with President Zelensky at the White House last week, which ended in a shouting match. What struck you about his comments tonight?

But as we also talked about earlier this week on the podcast, Trump doesn't have to run free election. It's almost two years until the midterms. And he seems to be happiest playing to his base. And I think we saw During that speech, just how supportive his party was, even as, you know, the other side of the aisle was very silent. All right, it's time for a quick break.

But as we also talked about earlier this week on the podcast, Trump doesn't have to run free election. It's almost two years until the midterms. And he seems to be happiest playing to his base. And I think we saw During that speech, just how supportive his party was, even as, you know, the other side of the aisle was very silent. All right, it's time for a quick break.

But as we also talked about earlier this week on the podcast, Trump doesn't have to run free election. It's almost two years until the midterms. And he seems to be happiest playing to his base. And I think we saw During that speech, just how supportive his party was, even as, you know, the other side of the aisle was very silent. All right, it's time for a quick break.

And when we come back, the Democrats' response to the president's address.

And when we come back, the Democrats' response to the president's address.

And when we come back, the Democrats' response to the president's address.