Rantz: Three poignant moments from Trump’s speech that should unite all Americans
Mar 4, 2025, 8:22 PM
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel reacts during U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening, outlining his accomplishments since taking office and his vision for his second term.
The speech was met with both enthusiasm from supporters and criticism from detractors. It was, undoubtedly, partisan, with Democrats playing right into the president’s hands, acting like angry children who weren’t allowed to buy candy at the grocery store.
But no matter how one feels about President Trump and his speech, there were several poignant moments during the address that resonated with many Americans. These stories highlighted the personal struggles and triumphs of individuals, transcending partisan divisions.聽Let’s acknowledge and appreciate these narratives, recognizing the shared humanity and experiences that unite us as a nation.
Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray
Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl, was found dead in North Houston on June 17, 2024. The investigation revealed that she was sexually assaulted and murdered by strangulation, with two suspects, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena, both illegal immigrants from Venezuela, being charged with capital murder in connection with her death.
Nungaray was a victim of open borders. However, while immigration policy is hotly contested, no matter one’s political stripes, it should be a no-brainer to call out this senseless tragedy and support Jocelyn’s family. Trump did just that.
Trump introduced Alexis, Jocelyn’s mother, and explained that he signed an order renaming a Galveston sanctuary in the name of Jocelyn, who was an animal lover. After Vice President JD Vance handed the president the order, he displayed the order to the entire chamber.
This moment honoring Jocelyn Nungaray truly was special and touching.
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Honoring a newly appointed Secret Service agent
Thirteen-year-old DJ Daniel is not supposed to be alive. He’s a young boy battling brain cancer and his doctors gave him five months to live — over six years ago.
DJ’s dream is to become a police officer. Tuesday night, Trump went one step further in helping DJ achieve his dream. He announced that DJ was becoming an honorary Secret Service agent, and he was handed his badge moments later.
The look on DJ’s face was priceless.
Watch this clip of President Trump honoring DJ and naming him as a secret service agent, and try not to tear up when this kid realizes what just happened.
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West Point gets a new student
High school student Jason Hartley lost his father, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy. Jason wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and serve his country, as well. He has a dream of attending West Point.
In front of millions, Jason found out, standing next to his mother, that he was accepted into the US Military Academy at West Point.
President Donald Trump just announced to millions of people that Jason just got accepted to West Point. Look at his face when he realizes he got into his dream school. Another amazing moment.
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