Trump’s message: Government has failed you

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President Trump delivered an hour-long address to Congress Tuesday night that carried a consistent, unmistakable message — the federal government has failed, and it’s time to pick up the pieces.

But Trump also managed to deliver an optimistic message, one based on the government’s return to its core function of protecting its people, and giving people the freedom to pursue their hopes and dreams.

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