The president addressed the nation on Wednesday night in an 18-minute speech about the economy, crime, immigration and other policy areas.

In a prime time White House address, President Donald Trump told the nation that his 11 months in office have brought historic improvements to American lives after years of what he described as immigration and economic chaos.

Some 54 per cent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s performance in office, while 44 per cent approve, according to the RealClearPolitics.com polling average. In a recent Politico survey, 46 per cent of voters said the cost of living was the worst in recent memory, including 37 per cent of those who backed Trump in the 2024 election.

The president's former defense lawyer has outlined new scenarios in which the Republican could bypass the 22nd Amendment.

Trump's address will air Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 9 p.m. ET. All major networks will air the president's address tonight. Watch live on USA Today's YouTube channel. In his post on Truth Social, Trump said:

Learn the latest approval ratings for President Donald Trump both in NJ and nationally as he approaches the end of his first year back in office.

On Dec. 18, 2019, the U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with abusing the powers of the presidency and obstructing Congress.

New temporary flight restrictions for the airspace over Mar-a-Lago and Palm Beach provide a window for when the president could arrive.

President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night. His remarks are coming at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity.