JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – President Trump will deliver his State of the Union Tuesday night.
The president’s remarks will come amid concerns that a shutdown may overshadow his message to the country.
In his State of the Union address, President Trump is expected to tout the strength of his economy and foreign policy as Americans grow increasingly uneasy about his political philosophy.
RELATED | State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy approach
News4JAX Political Analyst and Head of the Jacksonville University Haskell Public Policy Institute joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton ahead of the State of the Union remarks.
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