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The political commentator compared the unpopularity of the two chambers as the President gave his first address to Congress on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump reiterated his promise to build a wall along the Mexican border before he pledged to create more jobs for the American people.

The billionaire outlined his vision for the country in front of the nations most senior politicians, however he is expected to clash with the house when enforcing some of his more controversial policies.

The United States Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives and meet at the Capitol in Washington DC to make and implement laws.

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Ms Coulter, a ardent supporter of Mr Trump, criticised the US Congress claiming the chamber was as unpopular as the House of Lords in the UK.

Speaking on Newsnight, she said: I think the people are with Trump, and part of the reason he got elected was because we are sick of these do-nothing Republicans in Congress who just want to please their donors and dont care about the people.

The Newsnight host then cut off the controversial author as he argued that the politicians in Congress were voted in by the American public.

He snapped: But Congress was elected too. Theyve got their own mandate, theyre legitimate as well arent they?

Well Im not saying they are not legitimate, Im saying they are not popular. Thats why someone who was so out of politics was just made President of the United States, Ms Coulter replied.

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U.S. President Trump is interviewed by Reuters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington

Its like the House of Lords, Congress, its very hard to get rid of, but they are very unpopular

Ann Coulter

I mean you have two choices, generally when someone is running for Senate theyre Democrat or they are Republican, in fact I spent the last few election cycles, haranguing Republican voters to vote for people like Mitch McConnell.

I dont particularly like him either but hes better than a Democrat.

Next Ms Coulter assessed the popularity of US Congress before she compared it to having a similar reputation of the House of Lords.

She added: I think you probably will see a lot more Trump Republicans, it takes a while for this turnover, its like the House of Lords, Congress, its very hard to get rid of, but they are very unpopular, with the people.

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In his address, the US President insisted that work would soon begin on the wall he aims to build along the Mexican border, before arguing how he would protect the American public.

He said: For that reason, we will soon begin the construction of our a great, great wall along our southern border.

"As we speak tonight we are removing gang members, drug dealers and criminals who threaten our communities who prey on our very innocent citizens. Bad ones are going out as we speak.

And as I promised to any in Congress who do not believe we should enforce our laws, I would ask you this one question: what would you say to the American family who loses their jobs, their income or their loved one because America refused to uphold its laws and defend its borders?

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Ann Coulter says US Congress is just as unpopular as the House of Lords - Express.co.uk