Breaking news! Trump will deliver a live nationwide speech at 10 a.m. on Thursday, stating "The best is yet to come."

President Trump announced that he will deliver a prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday night (Thursday morning at 10:00 am Beijing time), an opportunity to promote his agenda to voters, as public opinion polls have shown dissatisfaction with his economic policies. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump stated, "My fellow Americans: I will be making a live broadcast on Wednesday night at 9 pm (Eastern Time) from the White House to the nation. I look forward to 'seeing' you then. It has been a great year for our country, and the best is yet to come (THE BEST IS YET TO COME)." White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt, in an interview after the president's announcement, said that Trump will use this speech to outline in detail "the historic achievements he has made for our country over the past year," and "tease some policies that will be rolled out in the new year." This speech comes at a critical moment for Trump as his first year back in the White House is coming to an end, with his approval ratings slipping and the economy facing challenges. Throughout his first year in office, Trump has focused on reshaping America's economic and national security relationships with the world. He has imposed tariffs on trading partners and key industries, leading to conflicts with allies such as the EU and NATO on defense spending, immigration, cultural issues, and how to address Russia's war in Ukraine. Domestically, he has tested the limits of executive power by reshaping the federal government through reducing its size and cutting funding for long-mocked programs by conservatives. He has also sought to fulfill his campaign promises by carrying out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and tightening pathways for legal immigration. This speech provides Trump with a platform to highlight his achievements, outline his priorities for the coming year, and rally Republicans to maintain control of Congress in the midterm elections next November. Traditionally, the president's party loses seats in Congress during midterms, making it a test for Trump's power and the fate of his legislative agenda. With economic indicators sending warning signals, including slowing wage growth and rising household living costs, Trump's approval ratings on key issues have declined. According to a poll conducted in December, support for the president's handling of the economy and immigration has dropped nearly 10 percentage points since March. Political opponents have seized on Trump's tariff policies, claiming that tariffs are to blame for consumer price hikes and inflation, making affordability a crucial issue for voters. Last week, Trump held a rally-style event in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, kicking off a domestic tour aimed at addressing economic pressures faced by Americans. In recent weeks, he has attempted to alleviate these concerns by announcing policies to ease costs and provide assistance to farmers hurt by low crop prices and his tariff policies. Healthcare poses a particular challenge. Republicans face a tough battle in explaining the expected increase in healthcare costs for millions of Americans who receive enhanced subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year.