Stakes Heading Into the State of the Union

In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Trump offered a rosy portrait of a United States that has lost confidence in his leadership.

He also relentlessly baited Democrats, who want to win back control of Congress in the midterms this fall.

David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, takes us inside the room.

Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times, reporting on President Trump and his administration.

Background reading: 

• During his State of the Union address, Mr. Trump heralded economic and border policies while deriding Democrats.
• Here are some fact checks of his speech.

Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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