Donald Trump Trump State of the Union address promised unity but emphasized discord The president’s ‘new American moment’ speech stirred Republican applause while Democrats showed thinly disguised contempt Play Video 2:36 Key moments from Trump's State of the Union address – video highlightsDonald Trump has promised a “new American moment” in a State of the Union address that sought harmony but succeeded only in underlining the deep discord at the heart of the country’s politics. Show Hide The State of the Union is the president’s yearly address to Congress and the nation. • In his 1972 State of the Union speech Richard Nixon called for an end to the Watergate investigation. Play Video 1:32 Moments of protest during Trump's State of the Union address – videoIt was the 45th president’s first State of the Union address. Facebook Twitter Pinterest House Democrats wear black at the Capitol prior to Trump’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday in Washington DC.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2018 05:02 UTC