US Congressman: Mr. Trump “should not leave anyone behind”

US President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address on the evening of January 30, as many Americans expressed doubts about his suitability for the presidency.

According to a survey conducted by Gallup, Mr. Trump received a 38% approval rating in 2017, the lowest level for any US president in the first year of his term in the history of the survey company.

President Trump praised the "economic achievements, incredible progress and extraordinary success of the past year" that have helped people enter the best moment to live the American dream.

The White House boss mentioned a series of domestic and foreign policy issues, from infrastructure construction, prison reform, a new immigration plan, a naturalization path for "Dreamers", foreigners who were illegally brought to the US as children, to efforts to handle the North Korean crisis.

While President Trump has focused on highlighting his administration's economic achievements, Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Joe Kennedy III, who comes from one of America's most prominent political families, said they were not meaningful and expressed opposing views on Trump's immigration goals.CNBCreport

According to Mr. Kennedy, the policies President Trump pursues have not really helped American workers overcome difficulties.

"We may see an economy that has helped stocks soar, investors' portfolios expand and corporate profits rise, but has yet to deliver the rewards that workers deserve," Mr. Kennedy stressed, adding that a nation "the strongest, richest and greatest in the world should not leave anyone behind."

Sharing the same view as Rep. Kennedy, Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts said that while President Trump repeatedly talks about putting "America first," his agenda simply won't work if it doesn't "lift up all Americans from all walks of life."

New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan said President Trump's State of the Union address touched on a range of issues but "failed to offer concrete action."

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey meanwhile criticized the White House boss's proposal to expand the US nuclear arsenal as "reckless, destabilizing and increasing the risk of nuclear war".

“In the 21st century, our national security should be secured through investment in education, not destruction,” Mr. Markey emphasized.

However, besides the dissenting opinions, according to a quick survey byCNNIn a recent poll, 48% of people who watched President Trump's speech said they felt "very positive" about the messages the White House boss delivered, 22% said they felt "some promise" and only 29% felt "negative".

62% of survey respondents said they felt the policies President Trump listed in his speech would move the country in the right direction.

Political consultant Frank Luntz wrote on Twitter: "Tonight, I owe Donald Trump an apology. Tonight, I was truly moved and inspired. Tonight, I regained my faith and hope in America."

Political commentator fromCNNSteve Cortes thanks President Trump because "the days of economic failure are over."

On Twitter, radio host Ben Ferguson said he loved President Trump's "optimism." "It's clear his goal tonight is to bring everyone together."