Radio Recap – President Trump Delivers Powerful State of the Union Speech

Last night’s State of the Union was the greatest address I have ever heard in my lifetime.

On today’s Jay Sekulow Live we discussed President Trump’s State of the Union speech.

Members of Congress chanted “Four more years. Four more years.”

I can’t tell you how proud it makes me to have been a part of, in my private capacity, the President’s legal team. I chose not to say much about Nancy Pelosi and her behavior, because it doesn’t really matter. Just like Speaker Pelosi petulantly tore up her copy of the speech, today her flimsy articles of impeachment will be shredded in the Senate.

President Trump began his historic State of the Union:

Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results. Jobs are booming, incomes are soaring, poverty is plummeting, crime is falling, confidence is surging, and our country is thriving and highly respected again.

President Trump took aim at the dangers of socialism in his speech:

Socialism destroys nations. But always remember: Freedom unifies the soul.

He also spoke very powerful words against terrorism:

And that’s why, last month, at my direction, the U.S. military executed a flawless precision strike that killed Soleimani and terminated his evil reign of terror forever. (Applause.) Our message to the terrorists is clear: You will never escape American justice. If you attack our citizens, you forfeit your life.

The President talked about the confirmation of a record number of federal judges:

Working with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — thank you, Mitch — and his colleagues in the Senate, we have confirmed a record number of 187 new federal judges to uphold our Constitution as written. This includes two brilliant new Supreme Court justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. Thank you.

President Trump also honored conservative talk radio great Rush Limbaugh, who has been recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer:

Almost every American family knows the pain when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. Here tonight is a special man, beloved by millions of Americans who just received a Stage 4 advanced cancer diagnosis. This is not good news, but what is good news is that he is the greatest fighter and winner that you will ever meet. Rush Limbaugh, thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country. And, Rush, in recognition of all that you have done for our nation, the millions of people a day that you speak to and that you inspire, and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity, I am proud to announce tonight that you will be receiving our country’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The President also honored military vets, spoke about healthcare, criminal justice reform, the lives of unborn babies, the booming economy, and religious freedom. Last night’s address made me proud to have worked with our President, and proud to be an American.

You can listen to the entire episode with our full analysis of the State of the Union here, and read more of my analysis of the speech as it relates to key ACLJ policy priorities here.