Overview
- Trump announced on Truth Social that he will address the nation from the White House at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
- Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said he will highlight 2025 accomplishments and may preview next-year policy, citing border security, inflation and gas prices.
- Major networks are preparing live coverage with scheduling changes, including CBS pausing the Survivor finale during the 9 p.m. hour.
- The event would be his third sit-down White House address of this term, equaling the number he delivered during his first term.
- The timing follows new polling showing low marks on economic handling and a same-day trip to Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer of two Guard members killed in Syria.