Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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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Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaido, waves as Trump introduces him, reasserting the United States' backing of Guaido's claim that President Nicolas Maduro's presidency is illegitimate and Guaido is the country's rightful leader. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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"I ask the Congress to pass the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act immediately," Trump said. "The United States of America should be a sanctuary for law-abiding Americans -- not criminal aliens." Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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Sgt. Townsend Williams (R) surprised his family by returning home from a deployment. He kisses his wife, Amy, as Trump delivers his address. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
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