US President Donald Trump All Set to Make His First Joint Address of Second Term

The president may be the chief executive of the United States, but in modern times that individual also often wears the hat of "chief legislator." That's never more the case than during the State of the Union address, when the president is constitutionally obligated to report to Congress on the state of the country and recommend policy measures that Congress should consider. Presidents traditionally use this speech to advance their agenda and push for new legislation, while also claiming credit for perceived successes.