President Donald Trump took center stage Tuesday night, delivering his first joint address of his second term to a deeply divided Congress.
The speech - marked by boasts, bold policy declarations, and moments of outright chaos - was the longest ever given by a U.S. president at a joint session.
"Six weeks ago, I stood beneath the dome of this Capitol and proclaimed the dawn of the golden age of America," Trump declared, setting the tone for the night.
"From that moment on, it has been nothing but swift and unrelenting action to usher in the greatest and most successful era in the history of our country."
From executive orders to his ambitions for Greenland, here are the biggest takeaways from Trump’s address.
1: Executive Orders Galore – And a Shoutout to Elon MuskIf there’s one thing Trump wanted to make clear, it’s that he’s been busy.
"Over the past six weeks, I have signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken more than 400 executive actions to restore common sense, safety, optimism, and wealth all across our wonderful land," he boasted.
Among those moves: halting all U.S. foreign aid, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, scrapping electric vehicle incentives, and slapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
But one of the most surprising announcements came when Trump introduced his latest brainchild - the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
"To that end, I have created the brand new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, perhaps you’ve heard of it, which is headed by Elon Musk, who is in the gallery tonight," Trump revealed.
Musk’s supposed leadership of DOGE came as a surprise - not just to the audience, but to a federal judge currently handling cases related to government layoffs.
Officials had previously stated that the department was led by Amy Gleason, a former U.S. Digital Service worker.
Trump then rattled off examples of "appalling waste" Musk had supposedly uncovered, though no immediate verification of these claims was available.
Trump wasn’t the only one bringing the drama. Protest erupted from the Democratic side of the aisle, culminating in a fiery moment when Rep. Al Green (D-TX) openly heckled the president.
"You have no mandate!" Green shouted, prompting a sharp rebuke from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
When Green refused to stand down, Johnson ordered the House sergeant at arms to remove him - sending Republican lawmakers into a chorus of "USA! USA!"
But Green wasn’t alone in his protest. Several Democrats held up signs with messages like "Lies" and "Save Medicare" before walking out mid-speech.
3: No Answers on the Sky-High Price of EggsDuring his campaign, Trump vowed to bring down grocery prices "on day one." But six weeks in, egg prices remain stubbornly high - thanks largely to bird flu outbreaks that have led to the mass culling of chickens.
"Joe Biden especially let the price of eggs get out of control. The egg price is out of control, and we’re working hard to get it back down," Trump insisted, before turning to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
"[Brooke Rollins], do a good job on that. You inherited a total mess from the previous administration."
Rollins’ department, however, predicts egg prices could increase by more than 40% in 2025.
One of the more bizarre moments of the night came when Trump revisited his long-standing fascination with expanding U.S. territory - specifically by reclaiming the Panama Canal and annexing Greenland.
"The Panama Canal was built by Americans for Americans, not for others, but others could use it," Trump declared.
"But it was built at tremendous cost of American blood and treasure. Thirty-eight thousand workers died building the Panama Canal… We’re taking it back."
His plan involves putting Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) in charge. "We have Marco Rubio in charge. Good luck, Marco," Trump said.
As for Greenland - an autonomous territory of Denmark whose government has repeatedly dismissed Trump’s ambitions - he doubled down: "I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland. We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America.
"We need Greenland for national security and even international security and we’re working with everybody involved to try and get it."
Despite Denmark’s firm stance that Greenland is not for sale, Trump appeared undeterred. "I think we’re going to get it — one way or the other we’re going to get it," he said.
One of the night’s most closely watched moments came when Trump addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine - just days after his explosive Oval Office meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Despite being accused of siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump insisted a deal was still within reach.
"Earlier today I received an important letter from President Zelensky of Ukraine," Trump announced. "The letter reads, ‘Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer.’"
Trump called the letter "an important step" and claimed his administration had been "conducting simultaneous negotiations with Russia" that suggested Moscow was also ready to make peace.
There's certainly never a dull moment these days, is there?
If you can sit through the one hour 39 minute speech, you can find it HERE.