Trump insists on the US economy's strength in address to nation

US President Donald Trump used a prime-time address from the White House to play down public anxiety about the US economy, insisting it is on the mend despite rising inflation, slowing job growth and growing voter frustration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Follow our liveblog to see how the speech unfolded.

Dec 18, 2025 - 04:00
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Trump insists on the US economy's strength in address to nation
US President Donald Trump used a prime-time address from the White House to play down public anxiety about the US economy, insisting it is on the mend despite rising inflation, slowing job growth and growing voter frustration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Follow our liveblog to see how the speech unfolded.

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