The Political Problems Facing Trump's Economic Plan
The president outlined a three-part agenda in his Tuesday address that divides Republicans and disadvantages his voter base.
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Trump outlined a three-part economic plan. First, he called for an increase in military spending—his budget would reportedly raise it by about 10 percent, or $54 billion, while cutting similar amounts from agencies including the State Department and the Environmental Protection Agency. Second, he called on Congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Third,
