This NPR Up First podcast covers President Trump's address to Congress, focusing on his announced tariffs, immigration policies, and budget cuts. The show features interviews with NPR reporters covering the White House, immigration, and China's response to the tariffs. Specific examples include Trump's proposed $5 million residency plan for wealthy foreigners and his claim that illegal border crossings are at a record low, which is partially disputed by the lack of February data from Customs and Border Protection. The podcast also highlights the contrasting reactions of Democrats and Republicans to Trump's speech and China's retaliatory tariffs on US goods. Listeners gain an understanding of the political climate and key policy debates following Trump's address.
