Republicans chanted: “Four More Years.”US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up her copy of Trump’s speech as he ended his address. “America’s enemies are on the run, America’s fortunes are on the rise and America’s future is blazing bright,” Trump said. However, while he tweets daily assailing his impeachment, Trump never mentioned the “i” word in his 78-minute speech. The US president offered Guaido exactly the sort of endorsement he has been looking for as he struggles to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Trump called Guaido “the true and legitimate president of Venezuela.”“Socialism destroys nations,” Trump said.

Source: Taipei Times February 05, 2020 15:56 UTC