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"Stronger Than Ever Before": Trump Delivers Made-For-TV State of The Union Address

"Stronger Than Ever Before": Trump Delivers Made-For-TV State of The Union Address

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


"Stronger Than Ever Before": Trump Delivers Made-For-TV State of The Union Address

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Feb 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It was a highly partisan event. Trump touted his own accomplishments on issues like the economy and paid family leave, lowering the cost of health care, immigration and national security.It was punctuated by made-for-TV moments, including a surprise appearance by a soldier as his family was recognized for their sacrifice.Republicans present gave Trump repeated, resounding applause. After the conclusion of the remarks, Nancy Pelosi ripped up a copy of Trump's speech.This episode, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
Released:
Feb 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The NPR Politics Podcast is where NPR's political reporters talk to you like they talk to each other. With weekly roundups and quick takes on news of the day, you don't have to keep up with politics to know what's happening. You just have to keep up with us.