US EditionTrump vows economic boom, blames Biden in address to nation
Trump claimed an imminent economic boom and blamed Biden for past issues while promising one-time payments and military checks amid concerns over tariffs and job losses.
- On December 17, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered a roughly 20-minute primetime address from the White House Diplomatic Reception Room, framing his economic record and blaming President Joe Biden.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll on Tuesday found just 33% approval for President Donald Trump's economic handling as Republicans seek to hold Congress in elections next year while Democrats focus on affordability and healthcare.
- The speech's most tangible announcement was a $1,776 warrior dividend sent to 1.45 million service members, while Trump repeated his false claim of $18 trillion in investment and impossible drug price cuts.
- The White House said the warrior dividend checks are already on the way as the address seeks to shape messaging ahead of next year's elections, while reporters and analysts flagged questionable claims.
- Consumer Price Index data show around 3% inflation, while Goldman Sachs analysts warn that tariffs have cost American consumers as much as 1.45 million in additional expenses.
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The Seattle TimesTakeaways from President Donald Trump’s address to the nation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gave an 18-minute speech intended to defend his accomplishments in the first year, and argue that the “Golden Age” he promised in his presidential campaign last year was building steam. The speech was, in typical form, largely strung together from familiar lines he uses at White House events, rallies and speeches. And, in Trumpian style, there were a long list of exaggerations and misleading statements. But no…
Six takeaways from Trump’s address to the nation - The Boston Globe
President Trump gave an 18-minute speech intended to defend his accomplishments in the first year, and argue that the “Golden Age” he promised in his presidential campaign last year was building steam.
President Trump defends economy, blames predecessor in national address
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo weighs in on President Trump’s prime-time address, examining its tone, timing and what the president hoped to accomplish as economic concerns and unemployment rise.
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