President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to give his first State of the Union address for his second term on Tuesday. This comes at a challenging time for his presidency, with his approval ratings dropping, worries about Iran rising, and many Americans facing high living costs as the midterm elections in November approach. The speech, which will be broadcast live, is his second address in the 13 months since he returned to the White House. It provides Trump an opportunity to convince voters to support Republicans. However, he is dealing with tough political challenges both domestically and internationally. Recently, his administration has faced issues, including a Supreme Court ruling that overturned his global tariff policy, and new figures indicating that the economy is growing slower than expected while inflation is increasing. The Department of Homeland Security is largely inactive due to disagreements between Republican and Democratic lawmakers over the administration's strict immigration policies, following the tragic deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. A Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that 60% of Americans, including 30% of Republicans, believe that Trump has become unpredictable as he ages. Additionally, Trump has had difficulty moving past the controversy involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Opposition Democrats have invited several individuals who have accused Epstein of abuse to the address. A White House official mentioned that Trump will propose a plan requiring tech companies to cover higher electricity costs in areas where new AI data centers are being established. Fox News anchor Bret Baier reported that Trump will also advocate for new tax cuts for individuals and corporations.