Trump Uses State of Union to Push Economic Message, Republican Support

During Tuesday evening’s State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump focused his message on economic accomplishments while urging Americans to support Republican candidates in the approaching November midterm elections.

The president used the annual address to highlight what he characterized as a robust economy and encouraged voters to continue backing similar policies by supporting GOP candidates this fall.

The speech was documented through a collection of photographs selected by Associated Press photo editors, capturing key moments from the evening’s proceedings.