What to watch when Trump gives his big speech to Congress [Video]

Donald Trump loves a good spectacle, and it’s hard to top a speech to a joint session of Congress. The House chamber is packed with lawmakers, and the president’s arrival is announced in a booming voice by the sergeant-at-arms, triggering cacophonous applause.

Trump’s speech on Tuesday evening isn’t technically considered a State of the Union address – that comes next year, after he’s been on the job for longer – but there’s no distinguishable difference for anyone watching at home.

Almost no detail is left to chance in these situations. Here’s an idea of what to look and listen for:

Where is Elon Musk?

The most powerful people in American government are usually on the dais during an event like this. While the president addresses the nation, the House speaker and the vice president, who doubles as the ceremonial leader of the Senate, sit behind him.

However, they’ve been largely overshadowed by Elon Musk, …