In his address last year, President Trump emphasized his "America first" approach on issues such as immigration and trade. We assess what the President lists as his achievements in this year's speech, as well as his plans for the future. We also hear responses from leaders of the N.H. Young Republicans and Young Democrats.
GUESTS:
- Chris Galdieri - Associate Professor of Political Science at St. Anselm College.
- Andy Smith - Associate professor of practice in political science at UNH and director of the UNH Survey Center.
- Ross Berry - Treasurer for the N.H. Young Republicans.
- Lucas Meyer - State President for the N.H. Young Democrats
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