In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced down critics and broke a record for length —touching on everything from undocumented immigrants to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and finding time to hand out awards in between.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered his first State of the Union of his second term, using the record-breakingly long speech in an attempt to convince increasingly wary Americans that the

Trump announced the start of US combat operations in Iran, citing its nuclear threat and vowing to destroy missiles and military targets.

Trump faced Democratic protests as he discussed his agenda, touted his accomplishments, and demeaned his opponents.

President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Read the transcript and watch the full video.

President Donald Trump broke the record for the longest State of the Union address. He warned it would be long. How long was the speech?

President Trump, in a rally-like speech in Kentucky, stressed familiar talking points on the economy, highlighting tax cuts and economic growth. He also boasted about the stock market, which has fallen since the war in Iran began and oil prices spiked.

President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.