State of the Union 2026

Trump at State of the Union: ‘A Turnaround for the Ages’

President focuses on accomplishments, outlines bold agenda to improve affordability for Americans and attract more investment into the country.
Trump at State of the Union: ‘A Turnaround for the Ages’
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Senior Reporter
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Joseph Lord
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on Feb. 24 delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term, saying that his economic policies and America First agenda are delivering results for the American people.

“Tonight, after just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before, and a turnaround for the ages,” Trump said.

Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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