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The best Twitter reactions, memes from Trump's big speech
Updated 4:20 am, Wednesday, March 1, 2017
President Donald J. Trump (C) delivers his first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R) listen on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessPresident Donald J. Trump (C) delivers his first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R) listen on February 28, 2017 in the
... morePresident Donald J. Trump departs after delivering his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2017.
President Donald J. Trump departs after delivering his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2017.
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessPresident Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national
... morePresident Donald Trump enters the House Chamber to speak before a joint session of Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
lessPresident Donald Trump enters the House Chamber to speak before a joint session of Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is
... morePresident Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, United States. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessPresident Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, United States. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to
... moreWidow of Fallen Navy Seal, Senior Chief William Owens, Carryn Owens and first lady Melania Trump attend a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessWidow of Fallen Navy Seal, Senior Chief William Owens, Carryn Owens and first lady Melania Trump attend a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House
... moreCabinet members applaud as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Cabinet members applaud as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessPresident Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national
... moreHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) listen as US President Donald Trump speaks during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill February 28, 2017 in Washington, DC.
lessHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) listen as US President Donald Trump speaks during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill February 28, 2017 in
... moreMegan Crowley (C) is recognized as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Megan Crowley (C) is recognized as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Denisha Merriweather (C) is recognized as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Denisha Merriweather (C) is recognized as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
People listen while President Donald Trump speaks during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill February 28, 2017 in Washington, DC.
People listen while President Donald Trump speaks during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill February 28, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Jessica Davis (L) and Susan Oliver are recognized as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Jessica Davis (L) and Susan Oliver are recognized as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Chief Justice John Roberts (L) and Supreme Court Justices (2L-R) Anthony Kennedy, Stephen G. Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan arrive for US President Donald J. Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2017.
lessChief Justice John Roberts (L) and Supreme Court Justices (2L-R) Anthony Kennedy, Stephen G. Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan arrive for US President Donald J. Trump's first address to a joint session of
... moreMembers of congress wear white to honor the women's suffrage movement and support women's rights before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
lessMembers of congress wear white to honor the women's suffrage movement and support women's rights before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in
... morePresident Donald J. Trump arrives to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2017.
President Donald J. Trump arrives to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2017.
President Donald Trump arrives to deliver an address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, United States. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessPresident Donald Trump arrives to deliver an address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, United States. Trump's first address to
... moreFirst Lady Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner applaud as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
First Lady Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner applaud as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
First lady Melania Trump (R), Ivanka Trump (top 2ndR) and White House Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Planning Jared Kushner (top R) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessFirst lady Melania Trump (R), Ivanka Trump (top 2ndR) and White House Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Planning Jared Kushner (top R) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S.
... moreFirst lady Melania Trump arrives to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessFirst lady Melania Trump arrives to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address
... moreMembers of congress wear white to honor the women's suffrage movement and support women's rights as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessMembers of congress wear white to honor the women's suffrage movement and support women's rights as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House
... moreFauzia Rizvi, co-founder and vice president of For The People Political Action Committee, looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessFauzia Rizvi, co-founder and vice president of For The People Political Action Committee, looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House
... moreUS Vice President Mike Pence (L) is welcomed by House Speaker Paul Ryan before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
US Vice President Mike Pence (L) is welcomed by House Speaker Paul Ryan before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Energy Department Secretary Rick Perry (L) and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessEnergy Department Secretary Rick Perry (L) and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28,
... moreSenators, from left, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., front, center, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., rear, center, and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. wait on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, for President Donald Trump to arrive for his address a joint session of Congress. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
lessSenators, from left, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., front, center, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., rear, center, and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. wait on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28,
... morePresident Donald Trump arrives to addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessPresident Donald Trump arrives to addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected
... morePresident Donald Trump, flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., gestures on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, before his address to a joint session of Congress. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
lessPresident Donald Trump, flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., gestures on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, before his address to a joint session of
... morePresident Donald Trump arrives to addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
lessPresident Donald Trump arrives to addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected
... moreFirst lady Melania Trump is applauded as she arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, for President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
lessFirst lady Melania Trump is applauded as she arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, for President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez
... morePresident Donald Trump arrives to addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessPresident Donald Trump arrives to addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected
... moreUS First Lady Melania Trump arrives before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
US First Lady Melania Trump arrives before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Vice President Mike Pence (L) and House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessVice President Mike Pence (L) and House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S.
... moreSen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessSen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington,
... moreSen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessSen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in
... moreRep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) arrives to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
lessRep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) arrives to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address
... morePresident Donald J. Trump and the entire chamber reacts towards Carryn Owens, widow of Navy Seal Ryan Owens, as Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2017.
lessPresident Donald J. Trump and the entire chamber reacts towards Carryn Owens, widow of Navy Seal Ryan Owens, as Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of
... moreOn Tuesday, President Donald Trump spoke to lawmakers about healthcare, national security and immigration.
The joint address to Congress was the president's largest national audience since his inauguration day speech.
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Needless to say, the big crowd also ushered in thousands of tweets in support and resistance to the 45th president.
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Media: MediaOS VideoSome Twitter users were surprised with how responsibly Trump conducted himself; others called it a class act.
Overall, the event was less fiery than most people excepted, with the largest dissent coming in the form of a few groans or laughs.
Click through above to see the best reactions, memes from Trump's joint congress address.