President Donald Trump gives 2020 State of the Union address (12 images)

President Donald Trump delivered the annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. The speech focused mostly on the economy and the military. Trump gave the speech as he is on trial for impeachment.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (R) tears up her copy of the State of the Union address as President Donald Trump finishes the speech. Vice President Mike Pence applauds at left. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Trump praised the economy, declaring he has ushered in a "great American comeback," citing the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as an example. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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First lady Melania Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh at the event. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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Retired Brig. Gen. Charles McGee of Bethesda, Md., salutes as Trump introduces him. The 100-year-old general and former Tuskegee Airman was a special guest, along with his great grandson, Iain Lanphier (L). Iain expressed aspirations to join the newly formed Space Force. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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