Trump Surpasses Clinton's Record for Longest State of the Union Address by Over a Decade

President Donald Trump has shattered the record for the longest State of the Union address, surpassing President Bill Clinton's 26-year-old mark from 2000, with a speech that lasted over 80 minutes in his address to Congress on Tuesday night. This move marks a notable departure from the traditional brevity and formality typically associated with such addresses. The extended duration has raised questions about Trump's strategic intentions behind this break from convention. The record-breaking address marked an unusual and unexpected shift in tone for a State of the Union speech.