House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has extended an invitation to President Donald Trump to speak at a joint session of Congress on March 4 to give his first State of the Union Address since taking office. In a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital, Johnson wrote to the new president, “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.”
“Your administration and the 119th Congress working together have the chance to make these next four years some of the most consequential in our nation’s history,” the speaker wrote. “To that end, it is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite you to address a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives, to share your America First vision for our legislative future. I eagerly await your response.”
The letter comes just before Trump is expected to address House Republicans at their annual issues conference and retreat, being held this year in South Florida. House GOP lawmakers will be meeting at Trump’s golf course and resort in Doral for three days as they work to hash out a roadmap on government spending and plans for a major conservative policy overhaul.
“Trump signaled for weeks before being sworn in that he was positioning for a very active first 100 days of his new administration,” Fox News reported. “Republicans now control both the House and Senate as well as the White House. But with razor-thin majorities in both chambers, GOP lawmakers will need to vote in near lock-step to carry out Trump’s plans.”
As Trump completes his first week back in office, his popularity among Americans is reaching new heights, signaling that his aggressive push to implement conservative reforms is resonating with many voters. Trump has touted his electoral mandate, winning 306 electoral votes and becoming the first Republican in 20 years to secure the popular vote. Following the election, a majority of voters expressed approval of his handling of the transition and his nominations for key cabinet positions.
Now, the first poll conducted since he assumed office shows continued enthusiasm for Trump. A survey by Atlas Intel reveals that 50.1% of Americans approve of his performance, compared to 49.7% who disapprove. Only 0.3% of respondents expressed no opinion, highlighting the deeply polarized sentiment surrounding his second term. The survey also found that Trump’s approval is nearly 6.5 points higher than former President Joe Biden’s last approval rating.
