News, Analysis, And Commentary On President Trump's State Of The Union Speech

Reuters: Trump fixes gaze on Republicans during speech to U.S. Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that he wanted to extend an “open hand” to work with both parties on issues like immigration but he spent most of the address facing Republicans while seldom glancing at Democrats.

In the House of Representatives chamber where Trump delivered his first “State of the Union” speech, Republicans, who sat to Trump’s left, showed their enthusiasm as he touted tax cuts and boasted of the economy’s performance.

From the Republican side of the room, Trump received around 70 standing ovations.

But Democrats, who sat to Trump’s right, were mostly silent. Many wore black, an expression of solidarity with victims of sexual misconduct that added to the funereal mood on their side of the room.

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News, Analysis, And Commentary On President Trump's State Of The Union Speech

Trump calls for optimism in spite of warnings of danger -- AP
State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment' -- BBC
Trump: 'Together we are building a safe, strong and proud America' -- UPI
Trump urges Congress to help stimulate $1.5 trillion in infrastructure spending -- The Hill
Dems boo, hiss at Trump immigration remarks -- The Hill
State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side -- BBC
Crutches, tears humanize North Korean threat in Trump speech -- AP
Trump’s clapping draws amusement, derision on social media -- AP
Why did Melania wear white? Some see hidden meanings -- AP
No, that wasn’t drool on his lips, Rep. Joe Kennedy says -- AP
Trump preaches cooperation, but can he follow through? -- James Oliphant, Reuters
Trump State of the Union address promised unity but emphasized discord -- The Guardian
State of the Union: A smoother Trump with same hard edge -- Anthony Zurcher, BBC
State of the Union: Trump calls for unity but divides media -- BBC News
Analysis: Trump speech puts emotion ahead of problem-solving -- Jonathan Lemire, AP
Trump’s time, Democrats’ grumbles, Melania’s white pantsuit -- AP
Five things we learned from Trump's first State of the Union -- The Guardian
Donald Trump's State of the Union: What you need to know -- DW
Five Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union -- The Hill
Donald Trump's State of the Union address contained some alternative facts -- ABC News Online