Conservatives Erupt with Praise on Social Media After Trump's Speech to Congress: 'Run Through a Wall'

President Donald Trump’s Tuesday night address to a joint session of Congress sparked an outpouring of admiration from conservatives on social media, with some hailing it as an electrifying and forward-looking performance. The speech, clocking in at 1 hour and 39 minutes, highlighted Trump’s policy priorities while delivering a confident message of America-first governance.

Conservative figures wasted no time sharing their enthusiasm. Former Trump campaign senior adviser Tim Murtaugh described the evening succinctly on X, calling it "Peak Trump." Kari Lake, a Trump administration adviser, drew on sports metaphors to sum up her emotions, asking, "Who else feels like they could run through a wall for America after that?"

Trump took what some called a "victory lap" during the address, reflecting on the accomplishments of his presidency so far, but also emphasized his plans for the future. Brooke Rollins, Trump’s former Agriculture Secretary, remarked, "What the President did tonight was extend the promise he’s made from day one: that America will come first. He’s done it — he’s lived it — and he’s going to keep doing it."

As Trump basked in the glow of numerous standing ovations—GOP Rep. Nancy Mace claimed to have "lost count around 90"—some moments stood out for their emotional resonance. One such instance was his recognition of DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old cancer survivor who dreams of being a police officer, earning a heartfelt standing ovation. However, many conservatives sharply criticized Democrats for remaining seated during this seemingly apolitical moment. GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno called their lack of applause "appalling," while the conservative influencer account LibsofTikTok labeled them "truly sick people."

Not everyone in the chamber shared the enthusiasm, however. Democratic lawmakers offered a starkly different view of the address, with some jeering and even walking out mid-speech. Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver, in a statement, accused Trump of "spewing ignorance" on topics ranging from diversity to economic issues. "His words do nothing to help the people in my district—there’s real work to be done," McIver stated.

Despite the criticism, the speech appeared to resonate strongly with many Americans, especially Trump’s base. National Review’s Rich Lowry commented, "Most people watching that speech will be at a loss of what they were supposed to disagree with." For Trump supporters, it was a triumphant return to form for a president they see as delivering on his promise of strength and prosperity for the nation. Whether you loved it or loathed it, one thing was clear: Trump knows how to command the spotlight.