Trump’s State of the Union FULL SPEECH: From tariffs, SC to Iran, US President rips into Democrats

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address tilted heavily on domestic issues, but he also made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly uneasy about his priorities. The president cheered brokering a fragile ceasefire deal in Gaza and his team's bringing home hostages taken by Hamas militants, capturing autocratic leader Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and pressing fellow NATO members to increase defense spending among his biggest wins. He also warned Iran anew as he builds up U.S. forces in the region and weighs whether to carry out new military action against Tehran. At a moment when polls show the American public increasingly concerned about the economy, Trump's assignment Tuesday evening also was to cut through thickening skepticism that he’s staying true to his “America First” philosophy after a year in which his focus was often far from home. It's a wariness shared by some who once counted themselves among Trump's closest allies. But Trump attempted to make the case that he's taking the right approach balancing domestic policy concerns while using America's military might when needed. “As president, I will make peace wherever I can, but I will never hesitate to confront threats to America wherever we must,” Trump said.