5 Key Moments from Trump's Historic Speech to Congress That You Can't Miss!

A Bold, Combative Return to the Podium

President Trump took center stage for his first joint address of his second term, delivering a fiery, no-holds-barred speech to a deeply divided Congress. With Republican allies roaring in approval, he touted a sweeping list of executive orders designed to reshape the federal government, setting the stage for his ambitious legislative agenda.

“Six weeks ago, I stood beneath this Capitol dome and declared the dawn of America’s golden age,” Trump proclaimed in what became the longest joint session speech in U.S. history. “Since then, we have seen nothing but swift, unrelenting action to launch the greatest, most successful era our country has ever known. In just 43 days, we’ve done more than most administrations accomplish in four—or even eight—years. And we’re only getting started.”

Here are the five biggest bombshells from Tuesday night:

1. Executive Orders Galore – Plus a Surprise Elon Musk Shoutout

Trump wasted no time boasting about the sheer volume of executive actions he’s signed, portraying his administration as historically fast-moving and efficient.

“In just six weeks, I’ve signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken over 400 executive actions to bring back common sense, safety, optimism, and wealth across our great land,” he declared.

Among his most controversial moves:

• A freeze on all U.S. foreign aid

• Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

• Scrapping electric vehicle incentives from Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act

• Sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

And then came the bombshell: Trump announced a brand-new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—headed by none other than Elon Musk, who was in the gallery.

“We’re putting an end to the rampant waste of taxpayer dollars,” Trump said. “And who better to do it than Elon?”

But not everyone was convinced. A federal judge recently asked for the department’s leadership structure, only to be told that its head was actually Amy Gleason, a former U.S. Digital Service official—casting doubt on Musk’s real role.

2. No Plan for Soaring Egg Prices

Despite promising to slash grocery prices “on day one,” Trump offered no real plan to tackle the skyrocketing cost of eggs—now at an all-time high, largely due to a devastating bird flu outbreak.

“Joe Biden let egg prices spiral out of control. It’s a disaster, and we’re working hard to fix it,” Trump said, turning to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. “Do a good job on that. You inherited a total mess.”

But Rollins’ own agency projects that egg prices could spike another 40% in 2025—casting doubt on any immediate relief.

3. Chaos in the Chamber: Rep. Al Green Ejected

The speech wasn’t without fireworks. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was forcibly removed after repeatedly heckling Trump, yelling “You have no mandate!”

House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Green’s removal as Trump’s supporters drowned him out with chants of “USA! USA!”

Democrats fired back in their own way—holding up signs with phrases like “Lies” and “Save Medicare” before some staged a walkout mid-speech.

“In just 30 minutes, he spewed ignorance on everything from immigration to trans kids, from DOGE cuts to egg prices,” Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) said in a scathing statement.

4. Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ Greenland & the Panama Canal

In one of the night’s most jaw-dropping moments, Trump doubled down on his long-standing desire to expand U.S. territorial control—this time making a direct call to reclaim the Panama Canal and Greenland.

“The Panama Canal was built by Americans, for Americans. And yet, we gave it away. We’re taking it back.” Trump declared.

He even put Senator Marco Rubio in charge of the initiative: “Good luck, Marco.”

And then came Greenland.

“To the incredible people of Greenland: We support your right to determine your future. If you choose, we welcome you into the United States.”

Despite Denmark’s repeated refusals to sell Greenland, Trump remained confident: “One way or another, we’re going to get it.”

5. Ukraine Peace Deal—Back from the Dead?

After a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week—where Trump was accused of siding with Vladimir Putin—he stunned the room with claims of a possible peace deal.

“Earlier today, I received an important letter from President Zelensky,” Trump revealed. “It says, ‘Ukraine is ready to negotiate peace as soon as possible.’”

While Trump insisted both Ukraine and Russia are eager to end the war, skepticism remains high—especially given his recent calls to cut U.S. aid to Ukraine and his praise of Putin’s ‘strength.’

Final Thoughts: A Speech That Will Be Talked About for Years

From his aggressive policy boasts to his shocking foreign policy ambitions, Trump’s speech was nothing short of historic—in both length and controversy.

The next question: Will any of it actually happen?