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Trump’s 1st State of the Union

Brookings experts look ahead to President Trump’s first State of the Union speech from a variety of policy perspectives.

Trump cites achievements, calls for unity in 1st State of the Union
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - HP1EE1V08SSXQ
U.S. Government & Politics Trump cites achievements, calls for unity in 1st State of the Union

William A. Galston

January 30, 2018

Trump’s 1st State of the Union: Artificial intelligence and the future of America
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U.S. Government & Politics Trump’s 1st State of the Union: Artificial intelligence and the future of America

John R. Allen

January 30, 2018

Trump’s 1st State of the Union: A rundown of the best and worst in history
US President Trump Addresses Joint Session of Congress
U.S. Government & Politics Trump’s 1st State of the Union: A rundown of the best and worst in history

Elaine Kamarck

January 30, 2018

Trump’s 1st State of the Union: Experts discuss what they expect to hear
Trump addresses a joint session of Congress
U.S. Government & Politics Trump’s 1st State of the Union: Experts discuss what they expect to hear

Liz Sablich

January 29, 2018

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