Trump explodes at ‘crazy’ Democrats for ‘destroying our country’ and ‘refusing’ to protect Americans… as the Squad goes berserk and dozens storm out: Live updates

The eyes of America and much of the world will be on Donald Trump as he takes the Speaker’s podium to deliver his historic fifth State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

This comes at a moment of explosive global tension. Tensions with Iran are nearing boiling point.

Cartel violence is wreaking havoc on Mexico’s tourist hotspots. And back home, the White House is sharpening its message as the high-stakes November midterms loom.

Donald Trump addressed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani while calling for a voter ID law.

‘Why doesn’t anyone ask for voter ID? One reason for this is; There’s only one reason they want to cheat,” Trump said.

‘They make all the excuses, they say ‘racism’, they produce things that you can almost say are so delusional.’

Trump then touched on Mamdani, the ‘new communist mayor of New York City’, and the city’s snow shovel rental policy.

The policy requires people to show forms of identification to get paid for paddling.

“I think he’s a good man,” Trump said. ‘Bad policy but good man.’

Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk for spreading Christianity in America and also called out his widow, Erika Kirk.

Donald Trump called on Democrats to stand up in support of protecting American citizens.

“Stand up if you agree with this statement: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens,” he said.

Several Democrats, including Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, declined to run.

Trump then told Democrats they should be ashamed of themselves.

‘You should be ashamed of yourself for not standing up,’ he said.

Representative Ilhan Omar looked emotional after Donald Trump’s claim that ‘Somali pirates… plundered Minnesota’.

The president said Vice President J.D. Vance is leading anti-fraud efforts in Minnesota after widespread schemes were exposed earlier this year.

This led to the deployment of immigration enforcement officers to Minneapolis.

‘There has never been a more striking example than this’ [of corruption] “More than Minnesota, where members of the Somali community are tearing apart the fabric of a nation,” Trump said in his State of the Union address.

Omar is a Somali refugee who represents Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives.

California Representative Mark Takano: ‘What about you?’ he shouted. The president lashed out at Trump over insider trading, while calling for legislation to ban the practice.

‘That’s why they stood up. I can’t believe this. I can’t believe this. If Nancy Pelosi is here, has she stood up? I doubt it. Trump on Tuesday called for “Pass insider trading curbs without delay”

Trump received a standing ovation when he called on Congress to pass a bill banning lawmakers from trading in stocks.

‘That’s why they stood up. I can’t believe this. I can’t believe this. If Nancy Pelosi is here, has she stood up? I doubt it. “Pass the insider trading ban bill without delay,” he said.

‘An unfortunate decision from the United States Supreme Court just four days ago. “A very unfortunate decision has been made,” Trump said.

However, he did not appear to recant and insisted that the tariffs be paid by foreign countries.

“I used these tariffs of hundreds of billions of dollars to make huge deals for our country, both economically and on a national security basis, and everything was going well,” Trump said.

‘They were tearing us apart very badly. You all know this. Everybody knows this, even the Democrats know it.’

Tariffs paid by foreign countries will largely replace today’s income tax system, as it has in the past.

‘Congressional action will not be necessary. Already time tested and approved.’

Donald Trump drew attention to Trump Accounts, an investment account program for children.

‘A tax-free investment account for every American child. This is something very special. “It took off and flew onto the roof,” he said.

President Donald Trump noted that the United States has purchased more than 80 million barrels of oil since the new administration took office in Venezuela.

The announcement follows a significant increase in bilateral cooperation towards Venezuela’s oil industry following the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.

Trump announced that U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“Soon I will present Connor with the highest civilian honor bestowed upon many athletes over the years,” Trump said.

‘But it’s not many like 12, when I say many it’s called the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in our country.’