(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.
“Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold vision for the future of our country, focusing on strengthening our economy, securing our borders, protecting our children, honoring police and firefighters, and ensuring that every American has the opportunity to achieve success,” said Grothman. “His commitment to restoring law and order, prioritizing American workers, and streamlining government operations is exactly what we need to put our country back on the right track.
“On immigration, the President reaffirmed his commitment to securing the southern border and upholding the rule of law. Since taking office on January 20, 2025, his administration has taken aggressive action to curb illegal migration, leading to a significant decrease in border crossings. In February, U.S. Border Patrol arrested approximately 8,300 migrants at the southern border—the lowest monthly level on record—compared to 141,000 in February 2024.
“In 2022, Jose Ibarra entered our country illegally and on February 22, 2024, he brutally murdered Georgia nursing student Lakin Riley. We have, unfortunately, heard too many stories like this over the past four years. President Trump has brought peace of mind back to American communities by signing the Lakin Riley act into law, which will ensure criminal illegal migrants like Jose Ibarra do not remain in the country.
“Over the past four years, our brave men and women in uniform have been disparaged. Tonight, President Trump honored them and highlighted both the great sacrifices police officers make and the great work they do to protect our communities.
“I was also glad to hear acknowledgement of firefighters’ dedication to duty. On July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania, President Trump almost lost his life to an assassin. It was by the grace of God that he survived and I believe it is part of His plan to get America back on track. That day, unfortunately, we lost firefighter Corey Comperatore—a true American patriot. I will continue to pray for his family and highlight the great work done by our local firefighters.
“While it is amazing that we have gotten to this point in our country, I was glad to see President Trump once again discuss commonsense policies to affirm there are two genders, protect women in sports, and stop the mutilation of children in the name of ‘gender affirming care’.
“Elon Musk was in attendance tonight and I applaud the work of the DOGE committee in finding waste, fraud and abuse within our government—and the speed at which they are doing it. Our bloated federal government has spent millions on LGBT issues in Lesotho, making mice transgender, and DEI contracts in the Department of Education. I look forward to working with the DOGE committee through my position on the House Oversight Committee, Budget Committee, and the DOGE Caucus in ending brazen and absurd wastes of your tax dollars.
“I was honored to be in attendance for tonight’s Joint Address to Congress and congratulate the President on his clear, concise speech about restoring American greatness. I look forward to the great work of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to produce an American comeback and will work with them and the whole Administration to help create the greatest four years of American prosperity in my lifetime.”
