Two things to consider.
1. The “American comeback” is underway through pro-growth conservative policies focused on kitchen-table issues like jobs, wages, and costs. Republicans should highlight these wins to voters to maintain congressional control and sustain the momentum. What Trump needs to hit: The economy is recovering. Real wages are up, the stock market is at record levels, and inflation has been checked.
The tax cuts and relief are real, with an average savings of almost $4,000 per filer, meaning $100 billion pumped into the economy. Small business expansion is picking up. So is large-scale investment.
We’re seeing the benefits of deregulation. This is a savings estimate per family of $2,100. That’s just by ending Biden’s bonkers policies like appliance mandates and EV quotas.
The above are the pocketbook issues the media can’t hide from people. People drive, shop, buy things, and get tax refunds, meaning these are things that will be seen by people.
If I were giving the speech, I’d go with these. Oh sure, Biden policies gave us rampant inflation, stagnant growth, record-high gas prices, declining real wages, and burdensome regulations/mandates that hurt affordability, and small businesses have to be mentioned.
There are also the family values issues, the things people talk about at home but aren’t making news. Crime is one. Immigration, of course, and cultural issues. There’s a trans culture, for example, louder than its numbers, but Democrats like to be on the lower end of the 80-20 issues. The fact is, the majority of people believe there are boys and there are girls. The majority understand there is a difference. They know real men don’t wear dresses. They believe, as Mr. Rogers did, if you’re a boy, you can’t become a girl or get to do girl things. Crime is down. There could be various factors for it, but Trump can own the crime stats.
But social, moral, and cultural matters tied to traditional family structures, gender roles, sexuality, marriage, child-rearing norms, and values like fidelity, heteronormativity, and opposition to things like “trans culture,” same-sex marriage, or progressive gender policies are important, at least to me.
The fact is, the majority of people believe there are boys and there are girls. The majority understand there is a difference. They know real men don’t wear dresses. They believe, as Mr. Rogers did, that if you’re a boy, you can’t become a girl or get to do girl things. Crime is down. There could be various factors, but Trump can own the crime stats.
2. This may or may not be mentioned. At least 30 Congressional Democrats will be no-shows. Or they’ll show and make a dramatic exit after the program gets underway. Either way, in a time when people want to see people come together, it’s a bad look for Democrats. Citizens don’t expect members of opposing parties to play kissy-face, but they do expect them to discuss differences and try to resolve them.
I’m not sure why it will happen, any more than I can explain Nancy Pelosi’s speech tear-up, except to say it was childish. I’ll call it “The Narcissistic Leftist.”
Some people link narcissism to Leftist behavior, seeing it in their focus on self-image and moral superiority. I’m one. My argument is that Leftists push ‘world-saving’ causes, like climate change or social justice, to look good, not to solve problems, chasing praise over results; you know, virtue signaling, which serves no purpose, by the way.
The behavior aligns with narcissism’s need for validation, manifested by slogans or theatrical acts that prioritize ego over impact. While Leftists may label this as empathy, I see it as a deceptive mask used to feel special and disguise their true intentions.
This behavior can be dangerous in a polarized world where evidence isn’t important and isn’t given when demanded.
Watching tonight’s State of the Union is important because it’s more than just words from Washington—it’s a clear snapshot of where America stands after a year of real Republican policies delivering results. You’ll see Trump lay out the economic comeback: rising wages, booming markets, tax relief hitting families’ pockets, deregulation savings, and small businesses hiring again. These are the kitchen-table truths the media can’t spin away—people feel them when they fill up the tank, check their paychecks, or see new jobs in town.
At the same time, expect the contrast: at least 30 (and counting) Congressional Democrats planning no-shows or dramatic walkouts, proving once again their childish, narcissistic playbook—prioritizing self-image, virtue signaling, and moral superiority over showing up to hear the other side, discuss differences, or even pretend to work for a united country. It’s the same theatrical nonsense we saw with Pelosi tearing up the speech: performative ego over actual governance.
Tune in. This isn’t just politics; it’s proof the American comeback is real, the pocketbook issues are winning, and the divide is stark. Don’t miss seeing it unfold live—because what happens in that chamber tonight will shape how we sell these victories to voters and keep the momentum going.