Lemme get this out of my system right off the bat: last night was a hoot – a complete, glorious, flag-waving hoot.
President Trump was in rare form, rare and precious. Relaxed, on message – notice he never once veered off into ‘SQUIRREL!’ territory as he so often does when he’s feeling his oats?
And he was lethal on so many levels.
He skewered Democrats repeatedly for their appalling lack of manners.
TRUMP: I look at the Democrats in front of me – I realize, there’s nothing I can say to make them happy, stand, or smile or applaud. I could find a cure to the most devastating disease…or announce the answers to the greatest economy in history, or the stoppage of crime to the… pic.twitter.com/qbsRwbu06f
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) March 5, 2025
…or announce the answers to the greatest economy in history, or the stoppage of crime to the lowest levels ever. And these people – sitting right – will not clap, stand or cheer for these achievements. They won’t, no matter what. 5 times I’ve been up here.
We all know they couldn’t share in a little boy’s joy, a young man’s ecstatic surprise, or a mom’s quiet thanks for a daughter remembered.
They didn’t even have the decency to follow polite protocol and stand for the First Lady of the United States when she was introduced.
Melania Trump gets a standing round of applause upon the announcement of the First Lady.
The First Lady smiles and seems to be thrilled to be appreciated again.
Who remains seated? Nearly all Democrats. Petty and sad. pic.twitter.com/uDuBJ5TIw7
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) March 5, 2025
Yeah. We saw you.
We stood for and applauded Jill Biden—even as her husband was severely abusing his presidential powers—because she was the First Lady
They sat silent as Melania Trump entered the chamber
Not cool
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) March 5, 2025
Trump skewered Democrats for simply being appalling.
Pocahontas is Mad after Trump calls her out for pushing for endless war in Ukraine pic.twitter.com/0K8dvlePMZ
— ProudPatriotUS🇺🇲 (@PrPatriotUS) March 5, 2025
And when his wingman set the hook on whacky Al Green, Trump didn’t say anything.
JD giving Al Green the hook. Snap shots and sound bites at their finest. pic.twitter.com/1gGyW9Hte2
— michael kohls (@michaelkohls1) March 5, 2025
This new Trump serenely watched the old man waving his cane shuffle out of the room under the direction of the Sergeant at Arms. Then he got back to his speech in a suddenly much quieter room.
Speaking of that wingman…day-yum. He’s such a keeper.
When your squad leader sees you nodding off during a land nav class pic.twitter.com/gol19w0pBI
— 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐊𝐧𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 (@KnucklesActual) March 5, 2025
The guests Trump invited and their personal stories were immensely personal. A couple of them were just plain magical – dusty room effect – and each of them was so relatable to everyday Americans that you felt yourself cheering or simply wanting to hug them.
How could you not get foggy-eyed at this little man? That’s the hug heard ’round the country.
The best hug you’ll see all day, maybe ever. Secret Service Director Sean Curran and the newest SS Agent DJ Daniel stole our hearts. Congrats, Agent Daniel. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/ZWNzOMmn59
— The Word Is Truth (@BiblicalPeace) March 5, 2025
Nobody was crying.
Agent Sean wasn’t expecting the hug but I love how it played out. Look at this photo of a proud dad and a very wonderful agent both with so much heart. DJ will always remember this moment. I didn’t cry…😭 https://t.co/czqMatRqkZ
— Rennae Christman (@RennaeCh) March 5, 2025
And my heart was in my throat for precious Jocelyn Nungaray’s mom, who won’t get to hold her daughter ever again.
President Donald J. Trump holds up the executive he signed renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge as the “Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eeO7SBoURv
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 5, 2025
So many beautiful moments.
I really appreciated how he called out members of his cabinet for attaboys. That was so cool.
Bobby Kennedy’s was another side-splitter.
“With the name Kennedy, you’d think everybody over here would be cheering… How quickly they forget”
Little DJ was exposed to a chemical that gave him brain cancer, Trump tasked RFK Jr to make sure it never happens again.Democrats silent. pic.twitter.com/AiltvuOU39
— D. Scott @eclipsethis2003 (@eclipsethis2003) March 5, 2025
There were many lighthearted moments, too, and the president displayed a deft touch with them. All you can ever say about him is, ‘Damn – he is good at this.’
There was an out-of-nowhere, absolutely hilarious segway to Greenland.
Trump has a message for the people of Greenland.
The US supports your autonomy and will let you decide what to do about joining America.
Also, you are joining America🤣#StateOfTheUnion #SOTU2025 #trump pic.twitter.com/sTCvKdHl6v
— Tim (@Dragonboy155) March 5, 2025
…We’re gonna get it…One way or the other, we’re gonna get it…
That rhetorical ambush stung Greenland’s prime minister into another withering response this morning.
dude right now you are Danes whether you like it or not
— Sunny Jim (@sunnyjim4) March 5, 2025
WAAH
The rest of us get it.
Greenland!
Always been on message.
— cdrsalamander (@cdrsalamander) March 5, 2025
So there were 100 minutes of Trump, and while I knew it was long, it didn’t seem to drag.
Laying out a bunch of the silly crap DOGE has uncovered in that dry Trump delivery was perfection. How many of the 36M+ folks watching hadn’t heard of any of it – of any specifics, just that some billionaire wanted to get into their taxes to enrich himself (Because $400B or whatever Elon has isn’t enough for him – he has to have some of yours, too)?
This is a must watch.
Trump lists off a bunch of insane scams that US taxpayers were funding before DOGE: pic.twitter.com/8CfrKboiQl
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 5, 2025
Trump was charming, firm, funny, and confident.
You want to go where he wants to take the country – you hope the country grows back into that strong America.
For all his Trumpisms, you see the possibilities, and Lord knows, we are ready for that 180.
This Trump, the post-Butler Trump, is the best Trump I’ve ever seen. Yeah, we’re going to have burps because he IS Trump, but wowsahs.
What a tremendous start he’s made.
We have a president who doesn’t hesitate to act and who wants this country to be strong again and all of us to thrive.
13-year-old DJ Daniel was sworn in to the Secret Service last night at the Joint Session.
President Trump invited him to the Oval Office today, where Special Agent Daniel gave the President a “big hug.” 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/IIfzYWkvaB
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 5, 2025
Most importantly, I KNOW we have a president who’s proud to be an American.
We’re gonna be alright.
