Trump demonstrated his evolution from first term to second one in marathon SOTU address

Fox Across America w/ Jimmy Failla

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🗓️ 25 February 2026

⏱️ 112 minutes

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On this episode of Fox Across America, guest host Paul Gleiser shares his thoughts on President Trump’s nearly two-hour State of the Union address. Paul explains how the president’s ability to stay on message and focus on his administration’s deliverables for the American people is a perfect example of the evolution from his first term to the second one. Co-host of “The Big Money Show” on Fox Business Taylor Riggs stops by to give her take on some of the economic points the president decided to focus on during his speech. PLUS, former GOP National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko sheds light on the contrasting visions for America Republicans and Democrats are presenting to voters ahead of this year’s midterm elections. [00:00:00] Paul Gleiser’s monologue on Trump’s SOTU address [00:39:35] Callers weigh in on Trump’s SOTU address [00:58:15] Paul takes The Quiz [01:16:40] Taylor Riggs [01:34:50] Elizabeth Pipko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	From Everywhere USA, it's Fox Across America with Jimmy Phelon.
0:20.7	Can't wait to get the show going.
0:22.6	Paul Gleiser in for Jimmy today.
0:24.1	Did you watch the speech last night?
0:26.3	If you did, I want to talk to you about at 888-788-99-10.
0:30.6	We're going to spend the first hour of the show today, just you and me,
0:34.7	talking about President Trump's State of the Union address last night.
0:38.1	My one niggling complaint, I wish it had been about 30 to 45 minutes shorter.
0:44.1	I'll tell you why in just a minute.
0:45.6	But that's my only complaint.
0:47.7	Last night was a clear example of the evolution from Trump 1.0 to Trump 2.0.
0:52.8	Yes, he was theatric at times. Yes. He trolled the Democrats generally, and in a really hot moment, Nancy Pelosi personally. Yes, it's true. Prior presidents haven't done such things, not dignified in all. But prior presidents, Republicans and Democrats, never faced an opposition party that has gone as far off the rails as today's Democratic Party has gone.
1:17.5	Show me something dignified about today's Democrats.
1:20.9	My criticism of George W. Bush in his second term was that he stubbornly refused to fire back on the Democrats no matter how boldly
1:29.8	they lied about him. I kept asking myself rhetorically, how do you expect me to defend you,
1:36.0	George, if you won't defend yourself? No such criticism of Donald J. Trump. He called them
1:41.9	out bigly, and they needed to be called out. Here's an example
1:45.8	cut to. One of the great things about the state of the union is how it gives Americans the
1:52.7	chance to see clearly what their representatives really believe. So tonight I'm inviting every
1:59.6	legislature to join with my administration in
2:02.8	reaffirming a fundamental principle. If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show
2:09.2	your support. The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not
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