U.S. President Donald Trump‘s annual State of the Union address touched on controversial topics from border security and immigration to international relations.
While Republicans cheered Trump continuously, Democrats were largely quiet in their seats — except for some select moments.
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Stacey Abrams delivered the Democrat rebuttal address just minutes after Trump’s speech wrapped up, taking aim at the recent government shutdown.
Politicians from both parties took to Twitter following the address to share their thoughts.
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