Story highlights The raid in Yemen occurred during the second weekend of Trump's presidency

Bill Owens, Ryan Owens' father, has demanded an investigation

Washington (CNN) In a strikingly emotional moment Tuesday night, President Donald Trump turned to the widow of the Navy SEAL killed in a controversial raid in Yemen to laud her husband's sacrifice.

Carryn Owens, the widow of Chief Petty Officer William "Ryan" Owens, garnered 2 minutes and 11 seconds of thunderous, sustained applause when Trump acknowledged her during his joint address to Congress.

The moment was the emotional highpoint in Trump's key speech. Owens looked up at the ceiling, seemingly to her late husband, as she sat crying next to Ivanka Trump, the President's daughter.

In recognizing the fallen SEAL, Trump attempted to set to rest questions about the success of the operation, the first military mission he approved as commander in chief.

"Ryan died as he lived: a warrior, and a hero -- battling against terrorism and securing our nation," Trump said after speaking about the dedication of men and women in uniform.

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