Celebrations and critiques of President Donald Trump’s joint session address on Tuesday fell along party lines as Democrats and Republicans spar over the country's current direction.
President Trump addressed members of Congress and other esteemed guests for approximately 100 minutes, making it the longest such speech to a joint session of the House and the Senate in American history, according to the Associated Press. He highlighted the accomplishments his administration has made in the six-plus weeks he has been in office and requested additional funding for deportations and major tax cuts. U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, who represents Door and Kewaunee counties in the U.S. House, tweeted his support for the President’s talking points throughout the address, showcasing a 94 percent drop in illegal crossings, legislation banning transgender individuals in women’s sports, and efforts to “root out, waste, fraud, and abuse.”

Senator Tammy Baldwin was not as complimentary in her post-address statement, saying that President Trump “did nothing to ease their very real fears about children and seniors having their Medicaid ripped away, veterans losing their jobs, and costs skyrocketing from a trade war.”
On Wednesday, the Democratic senator did express support for President Trump’s wish to create more opportunities for American shipbuilders. “I’ve always said I’d work with anyone to deliver for Wisconsinites – so, Mr. President, let’s get to work. The first step is cracking down on China for cheating and holding them accountable – like I have long fought for – so we level the playing field for workers and support Made in America shipbuilding.”
Polls from CNN and CBS showed that approximately seven in ten speech-watchers had at least a somewhat positive outlook at the address.
