Trump plans to address nation unexpectedly – here’s what we know

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will deliver a live address to the nation from the White House later this week. The unexpected statement was shared on his Truth Social account earlier on Tuesday.

In his post, the 79-year-old Republican told Americans that he would speak at 9 p.m. EST, expressing optimism about the country’s progress and suggesting that greater achievements are still ahead.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed the announcement, explaining that the president plans to focus on what he views as his administration’s major accomplishments over the past 11 months.

She added that Trump will also outline his future goals, highlighting his intention to continue advancing policies he believes will benefit the American people over the next three years.

Although Leavitt did not reveal specific details about the speech, she described it as meaningful and assured reporters that it would be well received.

The address comes shortly after new polling showed a decline in Trump’s approval ratings, particularly regarding his handling of the economy, which reached their lowest levels across both of his terms.

Despite these figures, Trump has continued to emphasize his achievements. It is expected that the speech will be delivered from the Oval Office, where he has previously addressed the nation on significant national issues.