US President Barack Obama has defended his legacy while striking an optimistic tone for the future in his final State of the Union address.
Speaking before the US congress he pushed back against the negative tone of the current presidential race, arguing the US has the "strongest economy in the world".
He highlighted his achievements such health reform and reopening diplomatic relations with Cuba in a bid to cement his legacy.
He took aim at Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump who has been criticised for his comments about Muslims and immigrants.
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He said America was the most powerful nation in the world and played down the threat from the so-called Islamic State
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