Members Of Congress From Nassau React To Trump's Address

WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump delivered his first address of his second term to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.

His 99-minute speech largely drew partisan support. There were silent protesters among the Democrats in the chamber. One lawmaker's protests wasn't silent, and ultimately Texas Congressman Al Green was ordered removed by Speaker Mike Johnson for lacking decorum.

"I feel sad for our country. I have never felt it so divided," Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY 3) said on X. "There is a meanness that permeated the chamber tonight. The punch, counterpunch will never work. If we continue with this 'eye for an eye' mentality, we will all end up blind. Our country needs some healing."

However, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY 4) was concentrating on the what matters most to Long Islanders: "Taking on our cost-of-living crisis, fixing our broken immigration system, and keeping our communities and law enforcement safe," she said.

Gillen said she's "ready to work with the President when it helps my constituents, but I’ll always fight back against policies that hurt Nassau County," she said in a statement.