U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address to the country Wednesday evening as polls suggest his popularity has slumped in recent weeks as persistent cost-of-living challenges turn some voters off his presidency.
"It has been a great year for our Country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!" Trump posted Tuesday on his social media platform as he announced the address.
"I look forward to seeing you then."
Asked by reporters Wednesday what sort of message he will relay when he takes over the airwaves, Trump said he will tell Americans he "inherited a mess and we've done a great job and we continue to."
While Trump is blaming former president Biden's administration for the country's troubles, some economic indicators are actually worse now than they were when he was inaugurated in January, including inflation and unemployment rates.
Trump, who promised on "Day 1" to "end inflation and make America affordable again," has struggled to follow through on that commitment.
Federal data shows inflation is stuck at about three per cent while health-care premiums have soared and are expected to go even higher, barring a congressional breakthrough on extending federal Obamacare subsidies.
