President Donald Trump is due to give the annual State of the Union address in the same chamber where he was impeached less than three months ago. The speech to Congress Tuesday night, with the theme “the great American comeback”, will highlight key election year accomplishments.

Mr Trump will tout US economic and military strength, US media report. The speech comes as Mr Trump is expected to be acquitted by the Senate in his impeachment trial on Wednesday. The address – Mr Trump’s third and possibly last, if he loses his re-election bid in November – is due to begin at 21:00, local time.

He is expected to use the address to make his pitch to voters by emphasising optimistic economic figures and criticising rivals. He is also expected to offer his own plans for healthcare, immigration and economic growth, US media say, contrasting his approach with that of the Democrats he accuses of “socialism”.

During Mr Trump’s time in office, unemployment has dropped to 3.5%, the lowest in half a century – an accomplishment the president has often pointed to as a reason to re-elect him.(BBC)…[+]