During his live address from the White House, Donald Trump began by outlining the key achievements of his administration. He stated that his government would continue to focus on economic, migration, security, and foreign policy matters, despite opposition from political groups and even some citizens.
In his speech, the president reviewed his first eleven months in office and outlined priorities for the coming year. The content of his declaration concentrated on domestic policies, omitting any mention of the situation with Venezuela—a topic that had generated significant expectation in the hours leading up to the address.
His speech’s tone of the message was one of self-affirmation and contrast with the previous administration of Joe Biden. The president projected a vision of national strength in light of upcoming international events.
Narrative of his administration’s achievements
The core of the message was the assertion of a historic transformation of the country under his leadership. Trump declared, «We inherited the worst border in the world and quickly turned it into the strongest in our country’s history. In a few months, we went from the worst to the best.»
He claimed his administration achieved «more positive changes in Washington than any Administration in history.» The president presented a narrative in which his government rescued the nation from a period of chaos, external exploitation, and internal crisis.
USA focused on migration and domestic economy
Trump dedicated a substantial portion of his declaration to the southern border. He affirmed that, as a result of his policies, «a total of zero migrants have crossed the border» in the last seven months.
The president linked migration to the rising cost of living, stating that «one of the main factors driving up the cost of housing is the colossal border invasion». He announced that in early 2026, he would present «some of the most aggressive housing reform plans in American history».
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Similarly, the president looked ahead to the near future, a year in which the USA will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Olympic Games. He urged that when the world looks at the country, it should see «a nation that is loyal to its citizens, faithful to its workers, confident in its identity».
He placed particular emphasis on the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a symbolism reinforced by the announcement of a 1,776 dollars bonus for over a million military personnel.
President Trump’s speech was characterized by a focus on domestic policy, highlighting a narrative of success on border and economic issues. Notably, despite media speculation and recent tensions, the president made no mention of the situation in Venezuela during his address to the nation, setting aside a foreign policy topic that had captured public attention in the preceding days.
