Trump's Joint Address: Entering the New American Golden Age

On Tuesday, President Trump laid out a bold vision for America’s future—one that aligns with many priorities I have long fought for in Congress.

First, I commend the president’s strong commitment to securing our southern border. The crisis at our border spiraled out of control under the Biden administration’s failed open border policies, endangering Texas communities and American lives. Thankfully, under President Trump, apprehensions at the border are down 94% from this time last year. This is what it looks like when the federal government does its job — securing our border and protecting our homeland. For years, I have pushed for real border security solutions, and I will continue working with the administration to stop the chaos and restore order.

I was also proud to see the Trump administration prioritizing the health of beautiful young people like DJ Daniels — a young childhood cancer fighter who attended the speech — and advancing efforts to fight childhood cancer. This is an issue near and dear to my heart, which is why I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus in 2009 with the mission of eradicating cancer as a threat to children. For years, I have championed increased research funding and medical innovation to help give every kid the best chance of fighting this horrific disease, and I am encouraged to see our executive branch working to help keep young people healthy and cancer-free.

From national security to medical research and so much more, the issues President Trump highlighted in his speech are about protecting American lives and ensuring our country remains strong. I look forward to working with his administration to continue fighting for these critical priorities in Congress and restoring common sense to Washington!