The US president is delivering a significant speech, vowing to be frank and direct.
President Trump is currently speaking before a special joint session of Congress, his first such address since assuming the presidency in January.
He had previously described the address as “big” and pledged to “tell it like it is.”
The president is anticipated to outline his agenda for a potential second term, focusing on reshaping the federal government domestically and promoting ‘America First’ principles internationally.
Yesterday, Trump implemented tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and doubled the tariffs previously imposed on Chinese products last month.
Reports suggest Trump plans to announce an agreement concerning Ukraine’s vital mineral resources during his address to Congress, viewing it as a component of his efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The planned signing of the deal last Friday was suddenly called off following a contentious dispute between Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in the Oval Office.
On Monday, sources indicate that Trump directed the Pentagon to suspend all military assistance to Ukraine, including weapon shipments currently en route through Poland.