Washington, United States, Feb 25, 2026 (AFP) - Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech

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2026-02-25

US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections. Trump sought to paint a rosy picture of his achievements in his longest-ever speech to Congress -- and despite branding Democrats "crazy" the Republican president largely struck a measured tone. But Trump's speech -- met wit......

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