WASHINGTON  Wanting again now, the night time of Feb. four was in all probability the top of Donald Trump's presidency.

A couple of minutes previous 9 p.m. ET, Trump entered the ornate Home Chamber after which glad-handed his means down the aisle, all to the sound of thundering applause from Republicans, who chanted "4 extra years." 

This was Trump's third State of the Union tackle. The 90-minute speech Trump delivered was full of the boldness, self-flattery and showmanship which have develop into hallmarks of his tenure.

The speech additionally mirrored his optimism in regards to the financial system, a sentiment that thousands and thousands of People shared with him on the time, in response to polls. Monetary markets have been hovering and the unemployment fee was at a historic low. That afternoon, the Nasdaq Composite Index had set a report excessive, at 9,467. The Dow Jones Industrial Common, an indicator Trump...