WASHINGTON, DC December 17, 2025 – President Donald Trump spoke briefly to reporters on the tarmac Wednesday evening, offering a preview of his upcoming primetime address to the nation as he highlighted the challenges inherited from the previous administration and expressed optimism for the future.
“The message this evening is we inherited a mess… and our country is going to be stronger than ever before,” Trump told reporters ahead of boarding Marine One.
The comments came amid preparations for Trump’s scheduled national address from the White House, set for Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET. White House officials have described the speech as an opportunity to recap the administration’s accomplishments over the past year and outline plans for 2026, with a focus on economic recovery, border security, and inflation control.
Recent polls have shown growing public frustration with economic issues, including rising prices attributed in part to tariffs, as Trump seeks to frame his agenda positively heading into the new year.
The impromptu exchange with reporters occurred during a live broadcast segment on NewsNation, capturing Trump against the backdrop of the presidential helicopter.
Trump’s address will be carried live on major networks, interrupting regular programming as the president aims to directly communicate his vision to the American people.
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