Comparing Ideas in U.S.

State of the Union Addresses

Issue 2016—President Obama 2019—President Trump

The Economy Obama said that we have to make college affordable for Trump said that an economic miracle is taking place in
0:14 (2016) every American and Food Stamp recipients didn’t cause the the USA and the only thing that can stop it are foolish
0:05 (2019) financial crisis, recklessness on Wall Street did. wars, politics or ridiculous partisan investigations
Foreign Policy Leadership means a wise application of military power and Great nations do not fight endless wars.
1:37 (2016) rallying the world behind causes that are right.
2:11 (2019)
Choose ONE State of the Union address and pick ONE other area on which to comment.
In this case, you’re not comparing, but summarizing the message sent about the issue you chose.
Issue (2016) Issue (2019)
Innovation (0:24) Immigration (0.39)

Climate Change (1:14) Women (1:16)

The Politics of Fear (2.19) Abortion (1:51)

He said that Any politic target people because of race or religion is
a issue for our society.
The Politics of Hope (2:57)

Final Thoughts

Presidents often use the State of the Union address to send message of unity between the political parties and among the
American people. Which address do you think had a stronger message of unity? Explain your opinion in 3-5 sentences and use
specific examples to support your ideas.
In my opinion, the speech that express more confidence for me is the Obama’s speech. In one hand, Obama address a stronger
message of unity because if focused on collective effort like when he sais that all American should do the possible to solve the
climate change. On the other hand, Trump’s speech address more individuality rather than union because, in multiple times, he
said that he is going to do something but never said that we are going to do together. In conclusion, The speech that have a
stronger message would be the Obama’s speech.
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