The US President spoke to the nation, revealing the urgency to stop the loss of consensus, especially on the economic front. During his speech, delivered from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, the President addressed various topics, including immigration, tariffs, Ukraine, and egg prices, jumping from one topic to another in a 20-minute intervention at a very fast pace. The President began by stating that he had inherited an economic disaster and was committed to solving it. He criticized his predecessor, arguing that America needed a new president rather than new laws.
The President claimed unprecedented successes, including the defeat of drug traffickers, the limitation of immigration, and the end of eight wars, bringing peace to the Middle East. However, the main focus of the speech was on the economy, with the President declaring that inflation is at historic lows and the number of jobs is at a record high. He promised new interest rate cuts and the creation of a “warrior dividend,” a $1,776 bonus for military personnel, with checks already sent and arriving for Christmas. The President claimed that, under his administration, the country is thriving.
However, the real economic data does not support the President’s claims. Inflation returned to 3% in September, as in January 2025, and unemployment is growing steadily, reaching 4.6% in November, the highest level since 2021. The Fed President, Jerome Powell, attributed the blame for economic problems to the tariffs imposed by the President. Even the figures on foreign investments in the United States have been questioned. The President claimed to have obtained $18 trillion in investments, but this claim has been deemed misleading, representing almost double the $9,800 billion counted by the White House press office.
The tone of the presidential speech did not convince, with the impression that the President had read hastily a speech written by his staff without much interest. This could be due to the awareness of a decline in popularity. Despite the claims of unprecedented successes, the polls show that 57% of Americans disapprove of the President’s economic management. Even among Republicans, 30% believe that the country is already in recession. The speech could be seen as an attempt to address the economic concerns of Americans ahead of the Midterm elections, but its actual impact remains uncertain.
The White House is facing abysmal numbers in the polls and a series of splits among Republicans. More and more lawmakers are beginning to realize the electoral price they may pay for their defense of the President on issues such as healthcare costs, the lack of economic recovery, and the Jeffrey Epstein files. The Midterm elections are looming, and Democrats seem well-positioned to gain support. The President’s speech may be a sign that the situation is becoming critical, with the possibility that his base of support is starting to erode.
El tono de la discurso presidencial no convenció, con la impresión de que el Presidente había leído rápidamente un discurso escrito por su equipo sin mucha interés. Esto podría deberse a la conciencia de una declinación en popularidad. A pesar de las afirmaciones de éxitos sin precedentes, las encuestas muestran que el 57% de los estadounidenses desaprueba la gestión económica del Presidente. Incluso entre los republicanos, el 30% cree que el país ya está en recesión. El discurso puede verse como un intento de abordar las preocupaciones económicas de los estadounidenses con vistas a las elecciones intermedias, pero su impacto efectivo sigue siendo incierto.
La situación política en el país
La Casa Blanca enfrenta números abismales en las encuestas y una serie de divisiones entre los republicanos. Más y más legisladores están comenzando a darse cuenta del precio electoral que pueden pagar por defender al Presidente en temas como los costos de la atención médica, la falta de recuperación económica y los archivos relacionados con Jeffrey Epstein. Las elecciones intermedias están a la vista, y los demócratas parecen bien posicionados para ganar apoyo. El discurso del Presidente puede ser un señal de que la situación está volviéndose crítica, con la posibilidad de que su base de apoyo esté comenzando a erosionarse.
