Trump plans to address nation unexpectedly – here’s what we know
President Donald Trump announced a surprise national address in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, December 16th. The 79-year-old president stated he would speak live from the White House at 9 P.M. EST the following evening.
He declared it had been a “great year” for the country and promised “THE BEST IS YET TO COME,” signing the message as “PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed the address to reporters.
She indicated Trump would highlight his administration’s accomplishments over the past eleven months. Leavitt said he would also outline plans for the next three years, promising a “really good speech.”
This announcement coincides with newly declining poll numbers. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows his overall approval rating has fallen to 39%, a new low across both of his terms.
Approval of his economic handling also dropped to 33%. The poll indicates rising disapproval ratings, including within his own party’s MAGA Republican base.
Trump is expected to speak from the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk. This would mark his third such address since his inauguration in January.
His previous Oval Office speeches addressed law and order after a violent stabbing and followed the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The upcoming speech aims to rally support amid slipping poll numbers.
