Alright, folks, let’s talk about what went down Tuesday night—because if you missed President Trump’s joint Congressional address, you missed what many are calling one of the most powerful speeches of his career.
This was Trump at his absolute best: commanding, unapologetic, and deeply connected to the American people. He walked that perfect line between celebrating his administration’s early accomplishments and delivering some brutal, well-earned punches at the Democrats. And let’s just say, they did not handle it well.
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow is bitter over the fact that President Trump put the spotlight on a pediatric cancer patient and fulfilled his wish. pic.twitter.com/waFzuKjRNp
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) March 5, 2025
From the moment the speech began, you could see the Democrats bracing for impact. Some tried to stage little protests, flashing signs with pre-approved talking points, wearing coordinated pink outfits in some vague display of “solidarity,” and, of course, doing what they do best—yelling.
One House Democrat, Rep. Al Green (D-TX), got so carried away with his interruptions that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had him escorted out. It was a moment that perfectly captured the night: Democrats throwing tantrums while Trump stayed focused, on-message, and in control.
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow is bitter over the fact that President Trump put the spotlight on a pediatric cancer patient and fulfilled his wish. pic.twitter.com/waFzuKjRNp
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) March 5, 2025
But the real beauty of the night? Trump’s speech didn’t just land with the audience in the chamber—it sent shockwaves through the media, and oh boy, was it glorious to watch.
Over at MSNBC, the usual suspects were practically melting down on live television. Rachel Maddow and Nicolle Wallace, who have made a career out of pearl-clutching over everything Trump does, looked positively miserable. Wallace’s reaction, in particular, was described by some as “ghoulish”—which, given her track record, seems about right.
JAKE TAPPER: "I've never heard a president attack the opposition in a speech like this in such a pointed way...to use a rather derisive nickname for Senator Elizabeth Warren..."
DANA BASH: "She reacted with smiles and clapping. She wasn't gonna give him that moment." pic.twitter.com/S2R2zcOnsz
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 5, 2025
And let’s not forget CNN. Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, two of Biden’s most reliable media allies, spent their post-speech analysis whining about how “divisive” Trump was—without even acknowledging that Democrats had literally planned disruptions ahead of time. The irony would be hilarious if it weren’t so predictable.