U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a major televised address to the nation this Wednesday evening, an event announced via his social media platform. The speech, scheduled for 9 p.m. EST from the White House, will focus on his administration's first-year achievements and lay out a vision for the remainder of his term.
Details of the Upcoming Presidential Address
In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, President Trump confirmed the timing of the address, writing, "I look forward to 'seeing' you then. It has been a great year for our Country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!" White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided further context to reporters, stating that the president will speak about his accomplishments in 2025 as well as his plan for the next three years. She confidently predicted, "It's going to be a really good speech."
Highlighting a Year of Policy and Economic Moves
The Trump administration has been quick to promote its economic and policy actions since the president's return to office. Key points expected to be featured in the speech include a significant drop in the national average gas price below $3 a gallon in December and a $12 billion aid package for American farmers affected by ongoing trade tensions with China.
Recent economic data also provides talking points. Black Friday online sales shattered records at $11.8 billion, marking a 9.1% increase from the previous year, according to Adobe Analytics. Furthermore, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is projecting 3% GDP growth for the year, a figure noted despite the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.
Security, Immigration, and Public Health Initiatives
The address is also anticipated to cover the administration's hardline stance on immigration and national security. This includes the ongoing immigration crackdown, the imposition of tariffs aimed at reshoring manufacturing, and military strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.
On the public health front, President Trump signed an executive order on Monday classifying the opioid fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction." The order cites the drug's role in hundreds of thousands of American deaths and frames its manufacture as a threat to national security.
The latest jobs report, delayed by the government shutdown, showed the economy added 64,000 new jobs in November, a rebound after a loss of 105,000 jobs in October. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer framed the recovery as evidence of gaining momentum, contrasting it with what she called "the economic mess President Trump inherited from the Biden administration."
Wednesday's prime-time address gives President Trump a direct channel to outline his second-term agenda and claim credit for economic and policy shifts as his administration completes its first year back in power.
