“Trump Surprises Family”

Feb 4, 2020 at 11:07 pm ET

Analysis: Tensions With Democrats on Full Display

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While President Trump sought to strike a unifying tone, the tensions with Democrats after the rancorous impeachment process were on full display.

Ahead of his remarks, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to reach out her hand to the president, who did not shake it. At the conclusion of his address, Mrs. Pelosi stood behind the president and ripped up the remarks.

The political division was also clear throughout the room. When the president’s entrance was announced, loud cheering and whistles broke out on the Republian side of the aisle, while many Democrats stood quietly, not clapping. Republicans then started chanting, “Four More Years,” clapping in unison.

During the remarks, when Mr. Trump said, “The state of our union is stronger than ever before,” Republicans again rose to their feet and cheered, while Democrats sat still.

Three Democratic senators who are vying for the Democratic presidential nomination — Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota — weren’t in the House chamber for the State of the Union. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado, who also is running in the Democratic presidential primary, was in attendance.

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After President Trump finished, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tore up the copy of the speech that the president handed her at the beginning. She set the scraps on the desk, not bothering to hide her disdain for the president’s presentation in front of the cameras.

As Mrs. Pelosi left the U.S. Capitol shortly before midnight, reporters asked her why she had torn up her copy of Mr. Trump’s speech.

“Because it was a manifesto of mistruths,” she said.

“Will you invite him to another State of the Union again?” one reporter asked.

“Of course,” Mrs. Pelosi said. “Hopefully not! We’re expecting another president nine months from today.”

In the chamber, a few Democrats had walked out of the State of the Union speech early.

“I can’t stand a liar,” tweeted Bill Pascrell Jr. (D., N.J.), after leaving. “This man’s presidency is a national tragedy.”

“I’ve had enough,” tweeted Rep. Tim Ryan (D., Ohio), who also walked out. “It’s like watching professional wrestling. It’s all fake.

The highlights that everyone did stand up for!

With Reality Show Flourish, Trump Surprises Family By Announcing Return of Deployed Soldier

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In true reality TV show fashion, President Trump surprised the family of a deployed service member, Sgt. First Class Townsend Williams by announcing that the sergeant was there in the chamber, home from deployment.

“We have a very special surprise,” Mr. Trump said.

Amy Williams from Fort Bragg, N.C., covered her mouth in shock as a murmur rippled through the crowd and her husband, in dress uniform, walked down the stairs to where she sat in the front row of the First Family’s box.

She had to show her two children, six-year-old Elliana and three-year-old Rowan, that their father was there in front of them. When Sgt. Williams picked up his small son, the boy dropped his head into his fathers chest, curling up into a ball in his arms.

Melania Trump came over to greet the reunited family and Republicans all began chanting “USA USA USA,” pounding their fists in the air.

A few moments earlier, most Democrats had applauded when President Trump spoke of killing ISIS leader al-Baghdadi. Among those who stood and clapped were Speaker Nancy Pelsoi and House impeachment managers Adam Schiff of California and Hakeem Jeffries.

Mr. Trump’s recognition of Kelli and Gage Hake, the family of fallen servicemember Christopher Hake, got a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle when he said, “To Kelli and Gage: Chris will live in our hearts forever.”

Mrs. Hake put her hand over her heart and fought back tears during the applause.

While videos of families reunited are popular and heartwarming, for some who serve, the return home can take months of readjustment.

Servicemembers have to reacclimate to civilian life, while their families have to readjust to a loved one’s return after months away. Some troops struggle with post traumatic stress and other traumas from war.


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