Trump Commandeers Airwaves To Deliver Campaign-Style Speech in an Attempt To Turn Around Approval Rating on Economy

The president’s speech is a preview of the midterm campaign to come.

President Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Room of the White House, December 17, 2025. — President Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Room of the White House, December 17, 2025. Doug Mills/Getty Images

MATTHEW RICE

Published: Dec 18, 2025, 12:10 AM ET
Updated:Dec 18, 2025, 04:19 AM ET