Trump at Joint Congressional Session: The Perpetrator of the 2021 Kabul Bombing Has Been Arrested

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on the evening of Tuesday, March 5, 2025, defended his administration's policies regarding the economy, energy, immigration, and foreign affairs, including withdrawal from the 'corrupt World Health Organization' and the UN Human Rights Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement, during his annual speech at a joint session of Congress. The President also announced significant news, including the arrest of the main terrorist responsible for the deadly bombing at Kabul International Airport in August 2021 during the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. Trump stated, 'America is back' and promised to establish 'balance' in the federal budget. He claimed that his administration had achieved more in the past 43 days than many do in a full presidential term, stating, 'We have just begun' and 'The American dream is unstoppable in our country.' Trump urged Democrats to cooperate with him for the good of the country. He highlighted executive orders, economic measures, and border security policies, announcing that he had signed nearly 100 presidential orders and taken over 400 executive actions. According to Trump, these actions aimed to 'restore common sense, security, optimism [for the future], and wealth' across the country. He noted that 'for the first time in modern history,' more Americans believe their country is 'on the right track' rather than the wrong one. He also mentioned that small business optimism recorded 'the largest one-month increase' with 41 units. Trump criticized the Biden administration for what he called an 'economic disaster' and attributed the sharp rise in egg prices in the U.S. to Biden's policies. He stated that his administration is working to reduce egg prices. Trump claimed that Biden's policies led to increased energy prices, resulting in inflation and food costs. He said the worst inflation in the past 48 years occurred under Biden. Trump expressed his desire to make America 'affordable again,' referring to lowering prices. He also discussed his actions in the energy sector, mentioning a major natural gas pipeline project in Alaska. The President stated that this project would attract foreign investment from Japan, South Korea, and other countries. He said, 'The previous administration reduced the number of new oil and gas extraction permits by 95%, halted pipeline construction, and shut down over 100 power plants. We have never seen anything like this. That is why, on my first day in office, I declared a national emergency in the energy sector.' He added, 'Later this week, I will take another historic action to significantly expand the production of critical minerals and rare earth elements in the United States.' Trump reiterated his administration's trade stance and promised to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that tax or impose restrictions on U.S. exports. He said, 'Whatever tariffs they impose on us, we will impose on them. Whatever taxes they place on us, we will place on them.' He added that this policy would generate substantial revenue and create many jobs. He stated that these tariffs would take effect from 'April 2' (March 22) to avoid being confused with 'April Fool's Day.' The President also defended his immigration plan known as the 'Golden Card' for wealthy individuals and emphasized the crackdown on illegal immigration. He claimed that illegal crossings at the border have reached their lowest historical level. Trump dismissed the need for new laws for border security as the media and Democrats claim, stating that stricter enforcement of existing laws is sufficient. He urged Congress to approve a budget that would, according to him, result in the largest illegal immigrant deportation operation in U.S. history. While discussing illegal immigration, Trump labeled the Biden administration as the worst in U.S. history. During the event, the family of 'Leah Riley,' an American girl murdered by an illegal immigrant, was present, and the President introduced them. On Wednesday, January 30, Trump signed a congressional bill regarding the detention of some illegal immigrants, which is known as the 'Leah Riley Act.' Trump attributed Leah Riley's murder to Biden's immigration policies. He also spoke about the murders of other American citizens by illegal immigrants, including Venezuelan nationals who entered the U.S. illegally. Trump stated that he has added several criminal organizations, including a Venezuelan criminal group and another called MS-13, to the list of terrorist organizations, and they are now officially considered like 'ISIS,' which is 'not good for them.' The President said Canada and Mexico must prevent drug trafficking into the U.S. In foreign policy, Trump promised to work towards ending the war in Ukraine, describing it as 'brutal.' He accused European countries of spending more on buying Russian oil and gas than on the costs of defending Ukraine and stated that the Biden administration has provided more financial assistance to Ukraine than the total aid from Europe. Trump claimed that the U.S. has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to defend Ukraine while there is no end in sight for the war. He noted that many events are also happening in the Middle East. Trump stated that the U.S. is also fighting against 'radical Islamic terrorism.' He mentioned receiving a letter from Volodymyr Zelensky indicating that Ukraine is ready to move forward under U.S. leadership and is prepared to sign a minerals agreement with the U.S. He said he has also received a 'strong signal' from Russia that Moscow is ready for peace. Trump also announced that the main terrorist responsible for the explosion that killed American forces during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan has been arrested. He thanked the Pakistani government for capturing 'this monster' and stated he is on his way back to the U.S. Donald Trump also supported the initiatives of his health and defense secretaries, stating that many more people are interested in serving in the military. He also mentioned that his administration is reviving military and civilian shipbuilding in the U.S. and will take ownership of the Panama Canal. Reuters reported on Tuesday night that the American company 'BlackRock' is buying shares of a Hong Kong company in the Panama Canal port. Trump also stated that he has a message for the people of Greenland, respecting their right to self-determination, and if they wish to join the U.S., they will be accepted and made wealthy. Trump emphasized that Greenland is important for U.S. security. Trump also stated that law and order must prevail in American cities and said that 'radical left lunatics' have 'turned upside down' the U.S. judicial system, and many jurisdictions have refrained from enforcing the law against repeat offenders. Trump urged Congress to pass a law imposing the death penalty on anyone who kills a police officer, making this punishment permanent. Trump also defended his presidential orders, including making English the official language of the U.S., renaming the 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'American Gulf,' reducing red tape, and instructing federal employees to be present in their workplaces. He stated that individuals should be hired based on merit, not gender or race. He also declared that, according to the government, there are only two genders: male and female, and he signed an order banning male participation in women's sports competitions. Trump also referred to the establishment of a productivity office, stating that Elon Musk, who was present at the speech, would lead it. Trump mentioned some of the 'wasteful spending' discovered by Musk's office, stating that resources were allocated for producing 'transgender mice.' Trump called this spending 'fraud.' Trump also stated that he is fighting corruption in social security. In continuing his remarks about the goal of achieving balance in the federal budget, he emphasized tax cuts and urged Democratic lawmakers to approve his tax reduction plan. Trump mentioned plans from various companies, including Honda, OpenAI, Oracle, and others, for billions of dollars in investments in the U.S., adding that if his electoral rival, Kamala Harris, were elected, these investments would not have occurred. First Lady Melania Trump was also present at the event, and the President highlighted her role in advancing legislation to combat 'revenge porn.' This bill, which has been approved by the Senate, must also be passed by the House of Representatives. He also criticized some schools for 'imposing transgender ideology' on children, stating that he signed an order regarding this matter and urged Congress to pass a law banning gender surgeries on children, referring to gender transition. Trump also paid tribute to an individual who was killed during an assassination attempt on him at a campaign speech in Pennsylvania. Donald Trump stated, 'I believe God saved my life to make America great.' During Trump's speech, one opposing lawmaker disrupted him, and after ignoring the Speaker of the House's warning to maintain order, was escorted out of the venue.