US President Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever State of the Union address on Tuesday, beating Bill Clinton's 2000 record of one hour and 20 minutes.
Republican Trump also smashed his own 1 hour and 40 minute record for a presidential speech to Congress, which he set last March in an annual address that was not technically a State of the Union.
The US president's speech primarily focused on domestic issues, making no mention at all of China -- Washington's primary military and economic rival -- and only briefly referring to Russia.
Trump began what became a record-breaking one hour and 47 minute State of the Union by painting an optimistic picture, declaring America was "bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before."
He said he was working to end the bloody conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and repeated his claim that he had brought eight other wars to an end since returning to office in January 2025.
He claimed Iran is seeking to develop missiles that can strike the United States and accused Tehran of working to rebuild a nuclear program that was targeted by American strikes last year.
Trump also hailed NATO's decision to spend five percent of gross domestic product on defense -- a move made under heavy pressure from Trump and his administration.
