The Economic Times

Trumps speech takeaways: Roaring economy, partisan tensions, and patriotic sales pitch

In his State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump promoted an optimistic narrative about the economy, citing expansion and lower prices. Still, many households report feeling squeezed by rising expenses and stagnant wages. The event highlighted the intense political polarization gripping the nation. A visit from the US men's hockey team offered a short-lived sense of common ground.