The president said his administration ‘inherited a mess’ and is fixing the economy with a series of policy decisions.
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump told the nation his administration is prioritizing the American economy and reducing the cost of living during a prime-time address from the White House on Dec. 17.
“Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” Trump said, highlighting his accomplishments since taking office and previewing his agenda for the next year.
“Here at home, we’re bringing our economy back from the brink of ruin.”
The president showed a chart demonstrating the difference between price increases under the Biden administration and the decreases since his second term began in January.
“I am bringing those high prices down and bringing them down very fast,” he said.
Trump remarked about the economy, border security, and foreign policy accomplishments, among other topics, in his second prime-time speech to the country this year.
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By Emel Akan and Travis Gillmore
