Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress. It was not a traditional “State of the Union” speech, but it is customary for a new president to address the legislature soon after the inaugural. Brookings experts have been watching and commenting on the policy issues raised during the address, and perhaps on some not raised. You can follow what they are saying on Twitter on the main Brookings feed, @BrookingsInst.
Stay tuned for more analysis about the speech from Brookings experts.
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— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
After #Jointsession GOP still three-headed. Hard to see how estab conservatives will find a place in new coalition. https://t.co/ypr8pZ3PtR
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
The idea that the U.S. can be truly neutral in foreign conflicts is a dangerous fiction, @shadihamid wrote in Oct. https://t.co/lGZT3TWPix
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
No mention of Russian hacking and as @POTUS speaks about aspirations, some of us are still looking for the plan specifics. #JointSession
— Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee (@drturnerlee) March 1, 2017
Markets disappointed with lack of specifics https://t.co/3OqQg3gszF
— David Dollar (@davidrdollar) March 1, 2017
#Jointsession doubles down on America-first stance. When it comes to trade and immigration, words like ‘nationalism’ are no longer taboo.
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
"Contrary to Trump’s Claims, #Immigrants Are Less Likely to Commit Crimes" https://t.co/5C7080t2g0, @nytimes
— Arturo Sarukhan (@Arturo_Sarukhan) March 1, 2017
Best line of night: free nations are best way to represent interests of the people. Dig at Russia? #Jointsession @BrookingsInst
— Ted Piccone (@piccone_ted) March 1, 2017
"My job is not to represent the world." But it is. As well as to represent America. It's not necessary to make it an either/or proposition
— Martin Indyk (@Martin_Indyk) March 1, 2017
After Trump's Yemen raid went awry, things got political. @dbyman explains why that's a problem https://t.co/rKVeRkCgzi #JointAddress
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
Trump wants to increase the U.S. defense budget by $54 billion. How it stacks up globally: https://t.co/igWsrSLHDC #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/JSevEOo63n
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
Why it may not be easy for the Trump administration to implement a school choice agenda: https://t.co/Qlw5sMzkGU #JointAddress
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
The shortest paid leave policy in any OECD country is twice as long as what Trump has proposed https://t.co/ix5lAmeWwJ #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/2FhuBazYQH
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
#POTUS complains about high tariffs of others but rejected #TPP which would have lowered those tariffs! #Jointsession full of irony
— Mireya Solis (@solis_msolis) March 1, 2017
Why it's so hard for Republicans to replace Obamacare https://t.co/wZqZ4aV3Zp #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/dMIir6cCCK
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
Here's a thoughtful approach to a federal infrastructure plan, via @AdieTomer @jwkane1 https://t.co/kkFL3aYjne #Jointsession
— Amy Liu (@amy_liuw) March 1, 2017
The 13 states Trump won that participated in Medicaid expansion saw an average 50% reduction in uninsured rates: https://t.co/UPLhA23KUb pic.twitter.com/BiYvGnII0U
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
must match demand in US economy: Much demand is for low-skill workers such as in agro & fish gutting industry that US citizens dont want
— Vanda Felbab-Brown (@VFelbabBrown) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS now making grandiose promises about healthcare that he won't deliver and the guys to his left can't agree on #Jointsession
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
The pros and cons of funding U.S. infrastructure through public-private partnerships https://t.co/Np9eAqgWox #JointAddress
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
Why Trump’s factory job promises won’t pan out—in one chart | Brookings Institution https://t.co/hCB6IBqjMJ
— Mark Muro (@MarkMuro1) February 28, 2017
A majority of Americans support a path to citizenship for immigrants https://t.co/fkjCqp8Vei #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/0UVC7KnABT
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS talks immigration reform at #Jointsession. Here's the conversation on immigration we should be having: https://t.co/l8M00SAE6E.
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
A lot of talk about terrorists & illegals, but nothing on Congress making it easier for the mentally ill to buy guns #Jointsession #gunsense
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
“The worst financial recovery in sixty years” = the longest continuous run of job growth in recorded history.
— Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS promises "massive tax relief for the middle class"…"massive" is subjective but thats a promise Dems will see he keep #Jointsession
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
To "restart engine of American economy" we should:
–invest in innovation
–invest in workforce training
–deepen our tech ecosystems— Mark Muro (@MarkMuro1) March 1, 2017
With any new tax reform, corporations should be required to invest repatriated funds in the future of the U.S.: https://t.co/O8mO70Ltkj
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
Americans tend to dramatically overestimate the link between refugees & terrorism.
(The real answer is 3.) https://t.co/GOXW54ZCHp pic.twitter.com/LEmlb3m7cK
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
Our nation is not a sanctuary for extremists thankfully. Need to recognize existing successes. #Jointsession
— Dan Byman (@dbyman) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS talks the foreign terrorists attacking Americans on 9/11. Many from countries not on his ban list (i.e. Saudi Arabia) #Jointsession
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS seeks illusory quest for perfect security, whatever the cost to our interests and principles. https://t.co/7UoLaYHOdY.
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS' offers vague language on drugs. Unsure if he sees a diff btw illegal cannabis, state legal cannabis & other drugs #Jointsession
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
The type of US immigration laws that the Trump admin has put forward will undermine, not make US communities safer https://t.co/89qdAdi6sL
— Vanda Felbab-Brown (@VFelbabBrown) March 1, 2017
About those coal communities: Increased automation guarantees a bleak outlook @BrookingsMetro @LewMilford https://t.co/Hls9iEOYJx
— Mark Muro (@MarkMuro1) March 1, 2017
What happened to community policing? Increased federal involvement in results in more arrests and longer sentencing. #Jointsession @POTUS
— Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee (@drturnerlee) March 1, 2017
I appreciate Trump's commitment to bringing jobs back, but regulatory relief may not save coal. 5 charts why. https://t.co/6kkahcelOg
— Amy Liu (@amy_liuw) March 1, 2017
62% of Americans favor a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Only 19% favor a policy of deportation: https://t.co/E6viUssTK3
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
Coal jobs at #Jointsession. Washington didn’t kill coal, but disaffected voters are being sold a story of victimhood https://t.co/ZEvKCYeFJx
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
There's mention of "neglected inner cities" without reference to the plan of action and investment. #Jointsession @POTUS @BrookingsGov
— Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee (@drturnerlee) March 1, 2017
Why Trump won't be able to undo the regulatory state so easily: https://t.co/N5leZUoVdl #JointAddress
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS still talks a 2 for 1 regulatory plan to be good, thoughtful public policy. It is not. #Jointsession
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
Gotta say: I like Trump's limits/bans re: lobbying. #Jointsession
— Dan Byman (@dbyman) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS talks draining the swamp by limiting the revolving door of lobbyists, leading to Dems' laughter at the overstatement #Jointsession
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
Broadband is a critical infrastructure asset. It needs to be included in the infrastructure plan. No mention yet. #JointSession @POTUS
— Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee (@drturnerlee) March 1, 2017
US drug epidemic, specifically opiate epidemic, will not be stopped by a wall or increased #drug interdiction, eradication, arrests of users
— Vanda Felbab-Brown (@VFelbabBrown) March 1, 2017
Pitting foreign aid against domestic needs. Not good. #jointsession @POTUS
— Ted Piccone (@piccone_ted) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS talks America-first. To counter econ nationalism, we need new balance b/t market forces and requisites for democratic stability.
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
#Trump says we were "leaving our borders wide open for anyone to cross."
Actually, the government did no such thing.— EJ Dionne (@EJDionne) March 1, 2017
#jointsession Despite @POTUS claims, #drugs are not pouring into the US at an unprecendeted rate.
— Vanda Felbab-Brown (@VFelbabBrown) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS speaks against middle class shrinking, exporting jobs, & funding global projects while ignoring intercity children #Jointsession
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS pushes renewal of nat'l pride. There are alternatives to hyperglobalization and Trump's anti-trade populism https://t.co/YlPZetYLv8
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
Good on Trump for his clear condemnation of anti-Semitism and racism at the top of his SOTU speech.
— Martin Indyk (@Martin_Indyk) March 1, 2017
#Trump begins on civil rights, condemns anti-semitism and "hate and evil in all it's ugly forms."
A very different tone from the Inaugural.— EJ Dionne (@EJDionne) March 1, 2017
Trump calling for US leadership in world — real switch in rhetoric #Jointsession
— Dan Byman (@dbyman) March 1, 2017
Glad to hear him lead with anti semitism and anti-Muslim violence (although he didn't say those words)
— Sarah E. Yerkes (@SarahEYerkes) March 1, 2017
.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump enters the House chamber to give his first speech to a #JointSession. Let's hear some policy detail, Mr. President!
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) March 1, 2017
Will @POTUS use #jointsession to heal the country & moderate his policy of domestic destruction of existing regulations? We’ll know soon
— Vanda Felbab-Brown (@VFelbabBrown) March 1, 2017
Looking forward to live tweeting the #Jointsession tonight. Stay tuned for my thoughts on @POTUS‘s speech.
— Bill Galston (@BillGalston) March 1, 2017
Why Trump’s factory job promises won’t pan out—in one chart | Brookings Institution https://t.co/hCB6IBqjMJ
— Mark Muro (@MarkMuro1) February 28, 2017
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