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Trump to vow tough immigration approach in speech to Congress Trump promises 'renewal of American spirit' in speech to Congress
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US President Donald Trump is expected to promise a tough approach on immigration as he makes his first speech to a joint session of Congress. President Donald Trump has promised a "renewal of the American spirit", in his first speech to Congress.
According to excerpts, he will say that "by finally enforcing our immigration laws" the US will raise wages, help the jobless and make communities safer. The president said a "new surge of optimism is placing impossible dreams firmly within our grasp", opening a "new chapter of American greatness".
He is also expected to promise "massive tax relief for the middle class". Mr Trump condemned recent vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and a hate crime in Kansas that left an Indian man dead.
Mr Trump's primetime address will seek to boost his low approval ratings after a bumpy start to his presidency. His primetime address seeks to boost his low approval ratings after a bumpy start to his presidency.
Mr Trump said recent alleged hate crimes "remind us that while we may be a nation divided in policy we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its very ugly forms".
In Tuesday night's speech, he also touted his decisions to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and order work to start on a wall along the US-Mexico border.
"By finally enforcing our immigration laws, we will raise wages, help the unemployed, save billions of dollars, and make our communities safer for everyone," he told lawmakers.
"We want all Americans to succeed, but that can't happen in an environment of lawless chaos."
Why Trump's big speech mattersWhy Trump's big speech matters
Some 44% of Americans think Mr Trump is doing a good job, according to the RealClearPolitics poll average, a historic low for modern presidents after a month in office. Mr Trump railed against "radical Islamic terrorism".
He drew some of the largest applause when he pledged "a plan to demolish and destroy" the Islamic State, vowing to "extinguish this vile enemy from our planet".
The president's political honeymoon has been soured by acrimonious spats with the media and the intelligence community, a high-profile court defeat to his controversial travel ban, and the firing of a top aide.The president's political honeymoon has been soured by acrimonious spats with the media and the intelligence community, a high-profile court defeat to his controversial travel ban, and the firing of a top aide.
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was forced to quit after it emerged he had discussed US sanctions with a Russian diplomat and misled the White House about the conversations.National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was forced to quit after it emerged he had discussed US sanctions with a Russian diplomat and misled the White House about the conversations.
Though Mr Trump has yet to score any legislative accomplishments, his decisions to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and order the government to start working on a wall along the US-Mexico border have cheered supporters. Some 44% of Americans think Mr Trump is doing a good job, according to the RealClearPolitics poll average, a historic low for modern presidents after a month in office.
In a Fox News interview broadcast earlier on Tuesday, Mr Trump gave himself an overall "A plus" for effort, but added that "in terms of messaging, I would give myself a C or a C plus". But in a Fox News interview broadcast earlier on Tuesday, Mr Trump gave himself an overall "A plus" for effort, but added that "in terms of messaging, I would give myself a C or a C plus".
Among US First Lady Melania Trump's guests on Tuesday night are set to be three California residents whose relatives were killed by people in the US illegally. Among US First Lady Melania Trump's guests on Tuesday night were three California residents whose relatives were killed by people in the US illegally.
At least a dozen Democrats have brought as their guests young undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children.At least a dozen Democrats have brought as their guests young undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children.
Meanwhile, television personality Rosie O'Donnell - who has long feuded with Mr Trump - hosted a rally against him outside the White House.Meanwhile, television personality Rosie O'Donnell - who has long feuded with Mr Trump - hosted a rally against him outside the White House.
Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is due to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's address.Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is due to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's address.
He is expected to say Republicans plan to "rip affordable health insurance" away from those who most need it.He is expected to say Republicans plan to "rip affordable health insurance" away from those who most need it.