In Donald Trump's Speech, An Emotional Moment From Widow Of Navy SEAL | Politics | NPR

A Navy seal's widow was a guest at President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress.

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[jordanbenjamin]

The longest ovation I’ve ever heard. Well deserved.

[amyb]

Notice he didnt use a teleprompter? he just spoke....

[kalip]

Ryan’s legacy is etched into eternity. Beautifully said.

[kylebyler]

The love Trump has for our military is incredible!!

[dualmass]

The level hate in the comments, wow, Anyone commenting actually know a Navy Seal? These people are not forced to fight, they do it willingly in protection of their nation, whether you understand it( or are willing to) or not the world is an ugly place and sometimes dirty deeds need to be done. It would be great if no one ever killed or harmed anyone, Try for just a moment to step out your idealogical box, this woman has grief beyond my understanding, it made me weep to see her, at least the nation had a chance to applaud her husband, agree with the cause or not, have a heart

[stivgalldio]

Trump is just awesome. Respect and peace to Ryan and family from the UK.

[timmccarn]

I'm honored to be apart of a nation who defends its freedoms today and never lets the sacrifice of so many go unforgotten. As a veteran I'm honored that we have a president who actually honors the fallen. We have a mandate to protect what many have died for. FREEDOM

[salvemobrasil]

Trump was not only the best president of the United States, but an inspiring person for all of Latin America. A man of peace and truth. God Bless Trump!

[dylantownsend]

My uncle was a frogmen during Vietnam and later becane one the first seal teams he loves trump and he openly speaks about the great things trump has done.

[annk]

Wow. Praying today for her and all of the widows of those who have saved our freedom.🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️

[hindenburgminsky]

Highest respect to the U.S military personel, because of you, we live in a better world !

[josueescalante]

Remarkable, as the Bible, teach us, there is no greater act of love than to lay down one's life for one's friend.I would not find these videos in the news, they just talk trash about the president.

[dianecorn]

Shocking that NPR actually covered real news for 3 minutes!

[nickhaviland]

What a true leader…I say put him on Rushmore…Easily one of the greatest Presidents of all time…

[polkod]

1:36 there is Kamala Harris plotting and hating how good Trump is.

[elaine]

This is how a TRUE President delivered his speech and praise No notes just coming from the heart! Such a Genius Man!

[kanishkaranasinghe]

I loved the way how President Trump tributes Rayan and as it got emotional he made a very nice joke to settle Rayan's wife. Best

[christiskingforever]

That’s what a hero and his wife look like, and that’s what a President looks like! And sounds liken

[BorrieBorrie]

I salute ryan, thank you brave soldier.

[kingdrop]

The touch on the widow's thigh by Ivanka after she sat down, was so heart warming and enduring. President Trump raised his children so well ❤