For the most part, President Trump’s second State of the Union speech met the expectations of his critics, with plenty of boasting, showboating, and many statements that only make sense given the worldview of Trump and his base.
During the speech, Trump proudly declared that “the United States is now the number one producer of oil and natural gas anywhere in the world,” despite the vast majority of scientists saying the nation needs to move away from fossil fuels to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change.
He also failed to address last month’s record-length government shutdown that led to the postponement of the address, and set back US science and research, wreaked havoc on national parks, interfered with pollution cleanup and food safety, and furloughed food safety workers. Read More