What time is Trump's announcement to the nation today? What to expect from it?

Trump will deliver a prime-time address to the nation at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday from the White House, closely watched amid declining popularity.

Updated on: Dec 18, 2025, 01:10:28 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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President Donald Trump will address the nation on Wednesday night during prime-time television in a highly anticipated speech that is being closely watched amid the 79-year-old's falling popularity among voters.

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Delaware on December 17, in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Getty Images via AFP)

The all-important announcement will begin at 9:00 p.m. ET at the Diplomatic Reception Room inside the Oval Office, according to the president's Wednesday schedule on the official White House press pool website. The President's day started at 10:30 a.m. as he left from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. He will attend a ceremony honoring the two members of the Iowa National Guard killed in Syria at 1:30 p.m.

The President has no other media interaction planned for Wednesday, and he will straightaway appear for the address to the nation at 9:00 p.m. ET at the White House.

What To Expect From Trump's Announcement

The 9 p.m. presser on today is being closely watched, especially because the White House has been tight-lipped about what it will be on. The Associated Press reports that Trump intends to announce his agenda for the upcoming year as the US approaches the crucial midterm elections in 2026.

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Notably, Trump's popularity has significantly fallen over the last few months and coupled with recent election losses to the GOP candidates across the country, Trump and the GOP's position looks far from strong. Polls show that the majority of voters are dissatisfied with how Trump has handled the economy, and the trend is showing no sign of slowing down.

The address also marks the second time in a month Trump is putting out a message to allay the frustrations over rising prices and affordability issues after the rally at a Pennsylvania casino earlier in December.

Announcing his speech, Trump said on Tuesday that it has been a "great year for our Country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!” The POTUS is expected to double down on it as he speaks to the nation today.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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