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In a highly anticipated address to Congress, President Donald Trump is set to outline his vision for “renewal of the American dream,” marking his first congressional speech since returning to office. The address comes amid a transformative period characterized by sweeping changes to federal governance and international relations.

Trump’s administration, influenced significantly by billionaire advisor Elon Musk, has embarked on an ambitious restructuring of federal agencies, implementing widespread staff reductions and departmental closures. The President’s bold approach has extended to foreign policy, where he’s taken unprecedented steps, including suspending Ukraine’s military assistance while pursuing peace negotiations with Russia, asserting a strong stance on Gaza, and implementing reciprocal taxation measures against nations that tax American citizens.

According to White House sources, Trump’s speech, scheduled for 9:00 pm, will encompass four key areas: his administration’s domestic and international achievements, economic policies, congressional border funding initiatives, and global peace strategies.

“President Trump is the greatest orator we’ve ever had in the Oval Office. Every time he’s done one of these addresses, Americans have been overwhelmingly blown away,” his Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller told reporters Monday.

“It’s an opportunity for President Trump, as only he can, to lay out the last month of record-setting, record-breaking unprecedented achievements and accomplishments that have made this the most successful opening to any presidency.”

Taking to Truth Social, Trump himself heightened expectations, declaring that the address “WILL BE BIG” and promising to “TELL IT LIKE IT IS!”

The presence of Musk at the joint congressional session underscores his growing influence in the administration. Trump’s return to Capitol Hill comes four years after the January 6 events, with the President now addressing a Republican-controlled Congress and demonstrating unprecedented executive authority.

His administration’s domestic agenda has included executive orders eliminating diversity programs, relocating undocumented migrants to Guantanamo Bay, and implementing significant federal workforce reductions. Internationally, Trump’s approach has sparked intense debate, particularly regarding Ukraine. His recent meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy raised questions about continued U.S. support for Ukraine.

While Democrats struggle to counter Trump’s dominating presence in the news cycle, the President faces his own challenges. Recent polls indicate declining support, and economic concerns persist, particularly regarding inflation. His new tariff policies, set to affect major trading partners Mexico and Canada, have already impacted U.S. markets negatively, with stocks experiencing a sharp decline on Monday.

Trump intends to address progress in the Ukraine conflict during his speech, having stated Monday that he would “let you know” about developments in resolving the situation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This announcement comes as his administration redefines American foreign policy priorities and international relationships.