Sign waving in the chamber and a fiery outburst was followed by more forceful statements after the speechDemocrats panned Donald Trump’s first prime-time speech to Congress since returning to the White House as reaction to the address revealed a country still deeply split on political lines and an opposition party unsure of how to deal with his radical agenda.The Democrats’ exclusion from the corridors of powers – Democrats are in the minority in both the Senate and House of Representatives – has left them with limited options on how to effectively respond to Trump’s hardline 1hr 40min oration that amounted to a celebration of his purported achievements during his six weeks back in office. Continue reading...
Democrats reacted strongly to Donald Trump's speech to Congress, with some calling for a wake-up call and describing his comments as "psychotic." Despite being in the minority in both chambers, Democrats expressed frustration and criticism, highlighting the political divide. Elissa Slotkin delivered the official response, while figures like Jasmine Crockett used strong language. Trump's speech, seen as a celebration of his achievements, intensified the opposition, reflecting the deep political polarization.
