President Trump Set to Address the Nation

Date: Wednesday evening

Platform: Truth Social

Key Points:

• President Trump expressed excitement to connect with the public.
• The address will cover his achievements since January and plans for the next three years.

Context and Recent Events

• The announcement aligns with efforts to highlight Trump's record ahead of the midterm elections.
• Recent activities include:
• Trump's visit to Pennsylvania to discuss economic policies.
• Vice President JD Vance's presence in Pennsylvania to support administration goals.

Trump's National Addresses in 2024

• Often followed violent events.
• Notable addresses:
• Late November: After the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House.
• September: Oval Office address following the killing of Charlie Kirk.
• Another address after the killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
• March: Speech before a joint session of Congress.

First Term Comparison

• Trump gave only three live Oval Office addresses during his first term.
• None of these addresses occurred at the end of a calendar year.