President Donald Trump is set to deliver a primetime address tonight as his approval rating remains below 40 percent and public anxiety about the economy continues to grow. With many Americans reporting a bleak outlook, the speech comes at a critical moment for the White House.
Although Trump has previously mocked Democrats for focusing on affordability, those pocketbook issues are widely seen as a key reason Democrats swept several off-year elections in November. In response, the president has stepped up efforts to sell his economic record, recently touring battleground states. At a rally in Pennsylvania last week, Trump promised larger tax refunds in April and promoted so-called “Trump accounts” for children born between 2025 and 2028.
However, his recent description of the economy as “A+++++” drew criticism, even from some conservatives, who called it tone-deaf. According to the latest NPR PBS News Marist Poll, approval of Trump’s economic handling has fallen to a new low, with 45 percent of Americans citing rising prices as their top concern.
The White House says tonight’s address will cover multiple issues, including border security, gas prices, and the administration’s economic achievements.
