Former President Donald Trump has been invited by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to deliver remarks at a joint session of Congress. The invitation comes as McCarthy seeks to unify the Republican party and outline his legislative agenda. Joint sessions are typically reserved for presidents and other heads of state to address their priorities.
Joint sessions or meetings of Congress are often reserved for the president or other heads of state to deliver remarks about their prioritiesIn the letter, Johnson asked that Trump speak to both chambers of Congress "to share your America First vision for our legislative future."Joint sessions or meetings of Congress are often reserved for the president or other heads of state to deliver remarks about their priorities, and they often happen a handful of times each year.
Presidents typically deliver their State of the Union addresses in February or March, though Johnson's letter did not refer to a State of the Union address."America’s Golden Age has begun," Johnson said in the letter."Thanks to your strong leadership and bold action in the first days of your presidency, the United States is already experiencing a resurgence of patriotism, unity, and hope for the future.
CONGRESS PRESIDENT TRUMP KEVIN MCCARTHY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA REPUBLICAN PARTY
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