Trump to Deliver National Address: Responding to Declining Polls or Previewing New Year's Policies. According to Golden Finance, Trump stated on social media that he will deliver a primetime address to the nation at 9 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday (10 AM Beijing Time on Thursday). This speech comes at a crucial moment as Trump approaches the end of his first year back in the White House, with his approval ratings declining and the economy facing headwinds. Over the past year, Trump has focused on reshaping the relationship between the U.S. economy and national security. He has imposed tariffs on trade partners and key industries, and has had intense friction with allies over defense spending, immigration, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Domestically, he has continuously tested the boundaries of executive power, pushed for a reorganization of the federal government, and conducted large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants while tightening legal entry channels. This speech provides Trump with a platform to emphasize his achievements and outline priorities for the coming year, as the Republican Party seeks to maintain control of Congress in the midterm elections next November. Midterm elections typically result in a decrease in congressional seats for the president's party. The White House has indicated that Trump will speak about his historic achievements and discuss future outlooks, possibly previewing new year's policies.