US President Donald Trump delivers his biggest speech of the year Tuesday, a State of the Union address designed to sell his economic record to skeptics and unite a deeply polarized America.
The primetime address, watched by as many as 40 million Americans, is a once-in-a-year opportunity to speak to the nation and mend his sunken approval ratings.
"I want to see our country united. I want to bring our country back from a tremendous divisiveness," Trump said hours before delivering his keynote speech to a joint session of Congress, at 9:00 pm (0200 GMT).
Over the years, the State of the Union address has lost some of its influence, but it can still shape public debate for weeks to come.
The White House hopes it can also improve Trump's political fortunes.
During his first year, Trump has proven to be one of the most divisive political figures in modern American history, defying norms and sticking to a base-first approach with little attempt to widen his appeal.
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