President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address.

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A message of national unity.

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Beginning his speech, President Trump emphasized that 2017 was a "brilliantly successful" year with "significant progress" for America. He praised the heroes of the Navy who rescued flood victims and the strangers who willingly shielded others during the Las Vegas shooting.

Through this, the head of the White House conveyed the message: "To the people of Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, California, and the people across America, we will always be with you, we love you, and we will overcome this challenge together. Always."

US President Donald Trump is greeted as he enters the Capitol building. Photo: AFP

Currently, according to the latest update...Guardian,Among the guests present at the US Congress were Vice President Mike Pence, House Speaker Paul Ryan, and several Democratic senators. Two advisors, who are also President Trump's daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, were also in attendance.

About 20 minutes before the State of the Union address, President Trump was also seen wearing a black suit and blue tie, getting into a limousine for a short trip from the White House to the Capitol or U.S. Congress. First Lady Melania had already arrived at the Capitol earlier.

US First Lady Melania Trump arrived at the Capitol wearing a cream-colored suit. Photo: Guardian

The speech is scheduled to begin at 9:10 PM local time on Tuesday, which is 9:10 AM today in Vietnam.

The speech is expected to attract particular attention as Trump is anticipated to address many key issues in his first State of the Union address, such as immigration, multilateral trade, national security, and a call for unity.

President Trump's guests at the event included emergency responders, veterans, a welder from Ohio who benefited from recent tax cuts, and the parents of children murdered by a Salvadoran street gang that the President has pledged to "eradicate."

Members of Parliament are also permitted to bring their own guests to Congress. Undocumented immigrants under the DACA program, victims of sexual assault, and victims of gun violence are also expected to be on the guest list.

Meanwhile, some Democratic lawmakers announced a boycott of the event to protest President Trump's earlier controversial statements.