Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What does Trump’s State of the Union mean for his reelection?
President Trump delivered his State of the Union reelection speech on Tuesday, with Republicans cheering and united behind him. Democrats were embarrassed by tech problems during the Iowa caucuses, and by the poor showing of Joe Biden.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPresident Trump delivered his State of the Union reelection speech on Tuesday, with Republicans cheering and united behind him. Democrats were embarrassed by tech problems during the Iowa caucuses, and by the poor showing of Joe Biden. Is Trump unstoppable?
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