President Donald Trump speaks as Vice President JD Vance, from left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stand and clap as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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Pa. officials react to President Trump’s address to Congress
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President Donald Trump speaks as Vice President JD Vance, from left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stand and clap as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday night gave his first address to a joint session of Congress since he won a second term in the White House.
Here were the first public reactions to Trump’s more than 90-minute speech from some of Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation Tuesday night.
Rep. Lloyd Smucker, Republican
Watch my response to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress. America is back! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/4unARDLg1y
— Rep. Lloyd Smucker (@RepSmucker) March 5, 2025
Rep. Brendan Boyle, Democrat
“This was the angriest, most divisive speech I have ever heard from a President of the United States.
Tonight, Donald Trump delivered false promises, blatant lies, and the same tired, self-congratulatory nonsense.”
Ranking Member @CongBoyle on Trump’s speech tonight: pic.twitter.com/r5iAi9zonZ
— House Budget Committee Democrats (@HouseBudgetDems) March 5, 2025
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, Republican
“Tonight’s joint address to Congress saw President Donald J. Trump outline his accomplishments and vision for our nation’s future – one of prosperity, patriotism, and America First policies. In just over 40 days into his second term, President Trump has delivered more results for the American people than the previous administration’s entire four years of incompetence. The border is now secure at levels not seen in this century, our communities are safe, and our country is back to being respected across the world after years of weakness and appeasement. Our nation’s Golden Age is here, and I am proud to champion the president’s agenda in Congress as we work to build off this unprecedented success and restore America.”
Rep. Madeleine Dean, Democrat
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Democrat
I went to tonight’s joint address with the intention of staying for the entire speech out of respect for our nation. But after an hour of rambling, the President’s remarks became increasingly untruthful and disrespectful to both members of Congress and the American people. I no…
— Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (@RepMGS) March 5, 2025
Rep. Dan Meuser, Republican
Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s address to the Joint Session of Congress:
“Tonight, President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to the Renewal of the American Dream and made clear that Promises Made,…
— Congressman Dan Meuser (@RepMeuser) March 5, 2025
Rep. Glenn Thompson, Republican
Tonight, President Trump reiterated his commitment to America. Promises made, promises kept.
— Glenn “GT” Thompson (@CongressmanGT) March 5, 2025
Rep. Mike Kelly, Republican
“Tonight, President Trump made it clear: America is back, and we are open for business. Just as importantly, he will operate government like a business. The President is committed to restoring the American Dream for all Americans, cutting wasteful spending, lowering taxes, securing our borders, and getting our great nation back on track. I look forward to working with President Trump to enact his America First agenda in the year ahead!”
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Democrat
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