Public Opinion
The Trump effect on public attitudes toward America in Taiwan and South Korea
President Trump is scheduled to deliver his first formal State of the Union address to Congress and the nation on Jan. 30. On Jan. 29, Governance Studies at Brookings convened a panel of domestic policy experts to discuss what they hope to hear and what they expect to hear in this pivotal speech. After a year of challenging norms in Washington, will the president deliver a traditional State of the Union or a previously unimaginable tirade?
Panelists explored which post-tax-bill priorities the president is likely to highlight—with an emphasis on how well they align with the priorities of his political base and with those of Congress. Will the president propose policies that advance the well-being of struggling Americans, and if so, do they have any chance of succeeding? Will he rely on divisive campaign trail rhetoric, or demonstrate a willingness to work across the aisle? And most importantly, will his speech have an effect on policymaking—and on Americans’ lives—in the coming year?
After the session, panelists took audience questions. This event was webcast live.
Agenda
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January 29
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Panel Discussion
Moderator
E.J. Dionne, Jr. Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM), W. Averell Harriman Chair in American Governance @EJDionnePanelist
Camille Busette Vice President and Director - Governance Studies, Director - Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII) @CamilleBusette
John Hudak Former Brookings Expert, Director of the Office of Cannabis Policy - Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services
Jon Valant Director - Brown Center on Education Policy, Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Herman and George R. Brown Chair in Education Studies @JonValant
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