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First modification: 02/26/2026 - 18:34
In the France 24 Debate, we analyzed with our guests: was Donald Trump's speech to Congress about his first year in office really balanced? In his speech, the US president focused on key issues such as the economy, security and immigration, but left out crucial issues such as health and unemployment. In addition, the president took advantage of the occasion to attack the Democrats, less than nine months before the crucial midterm elections.
In his lengthy one-hour, 47-minute address, President Donald Trump focused primarily on domestic issues, likely to respond to criticism that his Administration has prioritized diplomacy and international affairs. However, he briefly touched on topics such as Iran, Venezuela and NATO.
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Regarding the economy, one of the central axes of her speech, Katharine Pichardo, president of Latino Victory, criticizes the president's lack of responsibility in the country's financial management.
"Trump lied to us, he has been lying to us for more than a year and prices continue to rise. He can no longer blame Biden or the Democrats, since Trump and the Republicans control Congress and the Supreme Court. Now he has to take responsibility and give tangible results," Pichardo points out for France 24 and recalls that the head of state has faced several bankruptcies throughout his business career.
On the other hand, Gustavo Garagorry, candidate for the Florida Council, defends Trump's economic approach. In his opinion, there are no magic solutions to solve the structural problems inherited from previous administrations.
"In economic terms, it is on the right track," said Garagorry, highlighting that inflation has decreased from 2.7% to 2.4%. It also highlights the importance of diplomacy and international relations in the first year of this second term.
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During The Debate, the guests address immigration as one of the main axes of the speech and also the absent topics: health, housing and unemployment. Likewise, they discuss the impact of this speech in the context of the upcoming elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate: does it favor Republicans or Democrats?
Our guests join us from Florida and New York:
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