Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump embarks on his debut State of the Union address Tuesday with the formidable assignment of shoring up a presidency threatened by a Russia scandal that is sowing rancor in Washington and tearing at national unity. White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders promised that Trump's speech, which he practiced in a full run-through on Monday, would be "incredible." In some ways Tuesday's speech will mark a moment of transition for the Trump presidency. Up to now, Trump has done little to try to convince voters who disdain him that he is their President, too. "Just as Clinton's silence regarding his impeachment and trial was an effective way of elevating the presidential role above perceived self-interest, silence about the Russia investigation might serve President Trump well," Morris wrote.

Source: CNN January 30, 2018 07:30 UTC