President Donald Trump delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
Trump doubled down on his promises to reduce government spending and end "wokeness."
Notable attendees included first lady Melania Trump, four of Trump's children, and Elon Musk.
President Donald Trump delivered an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, outlining his policy agenda to an audience of lawmakers, high-profile guests, and family members.
On Monday, the White House announced the theme of Trump's speech would be "The Renewal of the American Dream."
Here's a recap of the biggest moments of the night in photos.
Donald Trump Jr. attended the address with his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson.
Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
Trump Jr. and Anderson, a Palm Beach socialite, model, and the founder of the wildlife conservation nonprofit Project Paradise, were first linked in September. Trump Jr. was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump were also in attendance.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at Donald Trump's address to Congress.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Kushner and Ivanka Trump are not reprising their roles as White House advisors in the second Trump administration.
Eric Trump, Lara Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Michael Boulos sat with the other Trump family members.
Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Michael Boulos at Donald Trump's address.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Tiffany Trump is expecting her first child with husband Michael Boulos. Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, has a new show on Fox News.
Some members of the Democratic Women's Caucus dressed in pink.
Female Democratic members of Congress wore pink to protest the Trump administration's policies.Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
"Pink is a color of protest & power. We're sending a message: Trump's policies are devastating women," California Rep. Judy Chu wrote on X.
First lady Melania Trump entered the House chamber wearing a gray skirt suit by Dior.
Melania Trump.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
The first lady received a standing ovation as she entered the US Capitol. The blazer she wore, which features a removable scarf, retails for $5,500 on Dior's website.
President Donald Trump entered the House chamber with his fist in the air.
Donald Trump entered the House chamber for his address.Win McNamee/AFP/Getty Images
The raised fist has become the president's signature pose following the assassination attempt he faced in July at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Early on in Trump's address, Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted out of the House chamber when he disrupted the speech.
Rep. Al Green shouted at Donald Trump during his address.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Green, a Texas Democrat, yelled, "You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!" and was escorted out by the Sergeant at Arms.
Some Democratic lawmakers held up signs in a silent protest during the address.
Democratic lawmakers held up signs during Donald Trump's speech.Win McNamee/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
The signs read "False," "Musk steals," "Protect veterans," and "Save Medicaid."
Trump thanked Elon Musk at several points during the speech for his work with the Department of Government Efficiency.
Elon Musk at Donald Trump's address.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Musk received a standing ovation from many of the Republicans in the room.
"Thank you, Elon. You're working very hard," Trump said.
Trump spoke about imposing tariffs, buying Greenland, and ending the war in Ukraine.
Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
"We need Greenland for national security and even international security, and we're working with everybody involved to try and get it," Trump said. "But we need it really for international world security. And I think we're going to get it one way or the other."
Trump also used his speech to acknowledge several guests in the crowd, including the widow and daughters of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter who was fatally shot while shielding his family from gunfire during the assassination attempt against Trump in Pennsylvania.
At many points during the speech, the Republican side of the House chamber stood while the Democratic side remained seated.
Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
Support or opposition to the president's statements was demonstrated by standing or sitting during the speech.
Trump's speech lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes, making it the longest-ever joint address to Congress.
Donald Trump raised his fist at his address to a joint session of Congress.Win McNamee/Getty Images
Former President Bill Clinton previously held the record, speaking for one hour and 29 minutes in 2000.
Some Democratic lawmakers walked out of the House chamber before Trump concluded speaking.
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