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Analysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over

US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the US Capitol, outlining his administration's accomplishments and his vision for the year ahead.

During his wide-ranging speech, which lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes, Trump made the case that America had improved under his watch.

The BBC's Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's main themes of immigration and the economy - and who he was looking to appeal to with his address.

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