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Experts say Trump’s lengthy address unlikely to shape midterm politics

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record to a divided and frustrated nation.
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record to a divided and frustrated nation.(Photo courtesy of CNN Newsource)

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record, covering topics from tariffs to immigration and the economy. Experts from USC Price School of Public Policy say, much of the speech focused on imagery and audience engagement, and may have limited impact on midterm politics. His remarks about Los Angeles drew a response from Mayor Karen Bass ahead of local elections.