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Trump valorises acquittal, denouncing Democrats as 'vicious and mean'

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address Source: Getty Images

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US President Donald Trump has used a speech at the White House to celebrate his impeachment acquittal and criticise the Democrats who brought the charges against him.

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