Trump first honored Tony Rankins, an Army Veteran from Ohio. Rankins, who was previously homeless, is now thriving as a tradesman, thanks to the Trump administration’s Opportunity Zones plan and tax reductions.
Trump additionally paid tribute to Charles McGee, the last surviving Tuskeegee Airman, and McGee’s great-grandson Iain Lanphier, 13. The president informed Americans of Iain’s plans to follow in his great-grandfather’s footsteps. Shortly thereafter, Trump also explained that he promoted Charles McGee to the Brigadier General position and pinned the stars on his shoulders.
After the aforementioned acknowledgments, the president discussed the importance of everyone having access to the American Dream. This came before he awarded fourth-grade student Janiyah Davis with the Opportunity Scholarship and acknowledged Janiyah’s mother’s love and commitment to her daughter.
Final Thoughts
Compassion, recognition of American excellence, and a bright future are the elements which comprised the 2020 State of the Union Address. Trump’s iconic address to the nation came on the heels of today’s imminent acquittal in the Senate.
