President Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell the public on the economy and unveil new measures meant to lower costs, ahead of the midterm elections later this year

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00 AM

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President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address is set to focus on promoting the economy and introducing new cost-lowering measures, particularly with midterm elections on the horizon.

While Trump has expressed extreme confidence in his economic performance, data presents a more nuanced picture. Job growth in 2025 was the lowest outside of a recession in over two decades, and Federal Reserve officials are closely watching labor data for potential interest rate adjustments.

The speech's theme, "America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected," aims to highlight American exceptionalism and individual success stories attributed to his policies. The article also touches upon recent economic indicators such as falling factory orders, a new 15% global tariff, and mixed regional manufacturing activity, alongside international economic news.

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