Trump Highlights Achievements in Contrast to Biden’s Failures at the Beginning of the Address.

Trump Highlights Accomplishments in State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump began his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday by showcasing a number of achievements from his administration.

He first focused on the situation at the southern border, stating, “After four years of millions of illegal aliens pouring across our border, completely unscrutinized and unchecked, we now have the strongest and most secure border in American history.” He added that for the last nine months, there have been zero illegal entries into the U.S., emphasizing lawful entry for those who value the country. Furthermore, he noted a significant 56 percent decrease in the flow of fentanyl across the borders within the past year.

Moving on, President Trump pointed out a substantial drop in the murder rate, citing a recent report indicating that homicide levels in major cities in 2025 are projected to be the lowest they’ve been in at least 125 years.

Shifting his focus to the economy, he mentioned the low inflation rate of 2.4% seen under the Biden administration from January 2025 to January 2026, which follows decades of high inflation. “The Biden administration and its allies in Congress have delivered the worst inflation in our nation’s history,” he claimed. “However, in 12 months, my administration brought core inflation down to its lowest level in more than five years, and in the last three months of 2025, it fell to 1.7%.”

Trump stressed affordability, especially in relation to gas prices. “During my predecessor’s time, gas prices peaked above $6 a gallon in some states, which was honestly a disaster,” he expressed. “Right now, it’s below $2.30 a gallon in most states, even down to $1.99 in some areas. When I was in Iowa just a few weeks back, I saw gas priced at $1.85 a gallon.”

He also noted a drop in mortgage interest rates, stating they fell below 6%—the lowest in four years. “Mortgage rates are at their lowest in four years and are decreasing quickly, with the cost of a typical new mortgage dropping nearly $5,000 in just the year I’ve been in office,” he added. He emphasized the importance of lower interest rates in resolving the housing challenges created under the previous administration, aiming to preserve home values for current homeowners.

President Trump highlighted that the stock market has achieved record highs 53 times since his election in November 2024, and he has secured over $18 trillion in investment commitments to America, contrasting it with the previous administration’s less than $1 trillion over four years. “What a difference a president makes. Not too long ago, we were a dead country. Now we are the hottest country, the hottest country in the world,” he stated.

He crowed about creating 70,000 new construction jobs, producing over 600,000 barrels of oil daily, and managing to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. He also touted a record elimination of food stamps, with “2.4 million Americans” no longer relying on them.