“America is Back”: Highlights from President Donald Trump’s Historic Joint Address to Congress
March 5, 2025
President Donald Trump delivered a historic and fiery Joint Address to Congress, outlining his administration’s sweeping actions and future plans while declaring that the United States has entered a “golden age of America.”
“America is back,” the 47th President proclaimed to roaring applause from Republican lawmakers, while many Democrats sat stone-faced, refusing to acknowledge the undeniable momentum sweeping the nation.
A Landslide Victory and the Will of the People
Opening his address, President Trump reminded the chamber that his re-election was a historic mandate from the American people.
“We won all seven swing states, giving us an electoral college victory of 312 votes. We won the popular vote by big numbers, and won counties across our country, 2,700 to 525 on a map that reads almost completely red for Republican. Now, for the first time in modern history, more Americans believe that our country is headed in the right direction than the wrong direction. In fact, it’s an astonishing record: 27-point swing, the most ever,” Trump said, prompting chants of “USA! USA!” from the Republican side of the chamber.
Despite predictable outbursts from Democrats—most notably Rep. Al Green (D-TX), who was swiftly removed from the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms—Trump remained focused, delivering a speech brimming with confidence.
Record-Breaking Action
The President emphasized the unprecedented pace of his administration, claiming to have signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken over 400 executive actions in just over a month—a record he said surpassed even George Washington’s tenure.
Key actions included declaring a national emergency at the southern border, slashing illegal crossings to historic lows, and rolling back Biden-era policies like the Green New Deal, the Paris Climate Accord, and electric vehicle mandates. “We are just getting started,” Trump promised.
Border Security: Ending the Biden-Era Crisis
In one of the most powerful moments of the night, President Trump declared victory in securing America’s borders, contrasting his administration’s decisive action with the chaos under Joe Biden.
“Within hours of taking the oath of office, I declared a national emergency on our southern border, and I deployed the U.S. military and border patrol to repel the invasion of our country. And what a job they’ve done,” Trump said, as Republican lawmakers erupted in cheers.
The President cited historic lows in illegal border crossings, a stark contrast to the flood of criminals, drug dealers, and terrorists who had entered under Biden’s disastrous policies.
Trump also announced sweeping new measures, including the mass deportation of illegal alien criminals and the official designation of violent Mexican drug cartels and MS-13 as foreign terrorist organizations—a move that will allow the U.S. military to take decisive action in eradicating these criminal networks.
Economic Boom: “Drill, Baby, Drill” and Tariff Power
Trump’s economic strategy remains laser-focused on America First policies, promising a manufacturing renaissance and an energy revolution.
“We have more liquid gold under our feet than any nation on earth and by far. And now I fully authorize the most talented team ever assembled to go and get it. It’s called drill, baby, drill!” he declared to thunderous applause.
The President announced reciprocal tariffs on foreign competitors, slamming China, India, Mexico, and even U.S. allies for years of unfair trade practices.
“ We have been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on Earth, and we will not let that happen any longer,” Trump stated, before announcing the April 2nd rollout of his new Reciprocal Tariff Act.
Further, Trump unveiled 100% tax-deductibility for American-made cars, a 25% tariff on foreign aluminum and steel, and the elimination of federal subsidies for electric vehicles—ensuring the American auto industry dominates once again.
Draining the Swamp: “The Days of Rule by Unelected Bureaucrats Are Over”
President Trump made it clear that his second term is about restoring power to the people and eradicating the deep state.
“We ordered all federal workers to return to the office. They will either show up for work in person or be removed from their job,” Trump announced.
He went further, unveiling a historic restructuring of the federal government, including:
- The abolition of all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government.
- The termination of Joe Biden’s radical Green New Scam and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.
- The creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to root out billions in government waste.
Identified Spending & Wasteful Allocations:
- $22 billion from HHS to provide free housing and cars for illegal aliens.
- $45 million for diversity, equity, and inclusion scholarships in Burma.
- $40 million to improve the social and economic inclusion of sedentary migrants (unclear purpose).
- $8 million to promote LGBTQI+ initiatives in Lesotho.
- $60 million for indigenous peoples and Afro-Colombian empowerment in Central America.
- $8 million for making mice transgender.
- $32 million for a left-wing propaganda operation in Moldova.
- $10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique.
- $20 million for an Arab Sesame Street program in the Middle East.
- $1.9 billion allocated to the recently created Decarbonization of Homes Committee, with involvement from Stacey Abrams.
- $3.5 million consulting contract for lavish fish monitoring.
- $1.5 million for voter confidence programs in Liberia.
- $14 million for social cohesion efforts in Mali.
- $59 million for illegal alien hotel rooms in New York City.
- $250,000 to increase vegan local climate action innovation in Zambia.
- $42 million for social and behavior change programs in Uganda.
- $14 million for improving public procurement in Serbia.
- $47 million for improving learning outcomes in Asia.
- $101 million for DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) contracts at the Department of Education, the highest amount ever paid.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates annual fraud in the U.S. exceeds $500 billion.
Social Security Fraud Findings:
- 4.7 million Social Security members are listed between ages 100-109.
- 3.6 million listed between ages 110-119.
- 3.47 million listed between ages 120-129.
- 3.9 million listed between ages 130-139.
- 3.5 million listed at age 140.
Restoring Law & Order: The War on Crime and Woke Culture
President Trump painted a grim picture of Democrat-run cities overrun with crime, vowing to restore law and order.
“I have already signed an executive order requiring a mandatory death penalty for anyone who murders a police officer,” Trump declared to massive applause.
He also vowed to eliminate woke policies corrupting the nation’s institutions, announcing:
- The ban on critical race theory in public schools.
- The abolition of transgender ideology from the federal government.
- The restoration of biological reality in women’s sports.
Foreign Policy: America’s Strength Restored
Shifting to foreign affairs, Trump announced the capture of the terrorist mastermind behind the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan, sending a strong message that American justice is swift and decisive.
Furthermore, he reaffirmed America’s support for reclaiming the Panama Canal, citing its importance to national security, and unveiled an unprecedented diplomatic effort to bring Greenland into the United States.
Trump made it clear that his administration would take a hard line on America’s adversaries. He announced reciprocal tariffs against countries that impose unfair trade barriers, vowed to reclaim the Panama Canal, and pledged to halt the flood of fentanyl coming from Mexico.
One of the most significant moments of the address came when Trump announced a potential breakthrough in the Russia-Ukraine war.
“Earlier today, I received an important letter from President Zelensky of Ukraine. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer,” Trump said.
He also confirmed that Russia had signaled a willingness to negotiate and vowed to end the war quickly, a stark contrast to the endless funding and conflict under the Biden administration.
“Wouldn’t that be beautiful? It’s time to stop this madness. It’s time to halt the killing. It’s time to end this senseless war,” he urged.
Justice System Overhaul and ‘Weaponized Government’
Trump lambasted the“weaponized government,” vowing to dismantle political targeting by federal agencies.
He touted his administration’s efforts to restore “fair, equal, and impartial justice,” starting with reforms at the FBI and DOJ.
“We ended weaponized government where a sitting president is allowed to viciously prosecute his political opponent—like me. How did that work out? Not too good, not too good,” he quipped.
He also announced a mandatory death penalty for anyone who murders a police officer, stating, “We are going to get these cold-blooded killers off our streets.”
Trump’s Unyielding Tribute to America’s Heroes
One of the most emotional moments of the night came when President Trump paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, the heroic firefighter who sacrificed his life to shield his wife and daughters from the bullets of a deranged assassin.
The address also shined a light on individuals who have fought through unimaginable adversity, including young D.J. Daniel, a 13-year-old who defied all odds in his battle against cancer. Doctors once gave him five months to live, but six years later, D.J. stood in the chamber, a living testament to God’s grace and the American fighting spirit.
In a breathtaking moment, President Trump announced that D.J. would become an official honorary agent of the United States Secret Service.
President Trump also honored Laken Riley, a bright and beloved nursing student whose life was tragically cut short by an illegal alien criminal. Addressing her grieving mother and sister in the gallery, he reassured them that her legacy would not be forgotten.
In addition to those who sacrificed, President Trump hailed America’s dreamers—those who work tirelessly to achieve greatness. Among them was Jason Hartley, a young man carrying the torch of his family’s military service. With a 4.46 GPA and an unrelenting passion to serve, Jason’s dream was to attend West Point.
President Trump also paid tribute to Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl who was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas, by two illegal immigrants. He renamed the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. The order is in memory of
Final Rallying Cry: ‘The Golden Age of America Has Just Begun’
In an electrifying conclusion, Trump framed his presidency as a fight to reclaim America’s greatness.
Transcript via Fox News:
President Donald Trump: I believe that my life was saved. That day and Butler for a very good reason. I was saved by God to make America great again, I believe that. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much.
From the patriots of Lexington and Concord to the heroes of. Gettysburg and Normandy. From the warriors who crossed the Delaware, to the trailblazers who climbed the Rockies, and from. The legends who soared at Kitty Hawk. To the astronauts who touched the moon.
Americans have always been the people who defied all odds, Transcended all dangers made the most extraordinary sacrifices, and did whatever it took. to defend our children, our country and our freedom.
And as we have seen in this chamber tonight, that same strength, faith, love and spirit is still alive and thriving in the hearts of the American people, despite the best efforts of those who would try to censor us, silence us, break us, destroy us.
Americans are today a proud, free, sovereign and independent nation that will always be free, and we will fight for it till death. We will never let anything happen.
To our beloved country because we are a country of doers, dreamers, fighters and survivors. Our ancestors crossed a vast ocean, strode into the unknown wilderness and carved their fortunes from the rock and soil of a perilous and very dangerous frontier. They chased our destiny across a boundless continent.
They built the railroads, laid the highways, and graced the world with American Marvels like the Empire State Building, the mighty Hoover Dam, and the towering Golden Gate Bridge. They lit the world with electricity, broke free of the force of gravity, fired up the engines of American industry, vanquished the communist fascists and Marxists all over the world, and gave us countless modern wonders. Sculpted out of iron, glass, and steel.
We stand on the shoulders of these pioneers who won and built the modern age. These workers who poured their sweat into the skylines of our cities, these warriors who shed their blood on fields of battle, who gave everything they had.
For our rights and for our freedom. Now it is our time to take up the righteous cause of American liberty, and it is our turn to take America’s destiny into our own hands. And begin the most thrilling days in the history of our country.
This will be our greatest era. With God’s help, over the next four years, we are going to lead this nation even higher, and we are going to forge the freest most advanced, most dynamic and most dominant civilization ever.
To exist on the face of this Earth. We are going to create the highest quality of life, build the safest and wealthiest and healthiest and most vital communities anywhere in the world.
We are going to conquer the vast frontiers of science, and we are going to lead humanity into space and plant the American flag on the planet Mars, and even far beyond. And through it all, we are going to rediscover. The unstoppable power of the American spirit and we are going to renew unlimited promise of the American dream.
Every single day. We will stand up and we will fight, fight, fight for the country our citizens believe in and for the country people deserve. My fellow Americans, get ready. for an incredible future, because the golden age of America has only just begun. It will be like nothing that has ever. been seen before. Thank you. God bless you and God bless America.
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