Trump to address nation: President previews speech; says ‘we inherited a mess’

US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a televised address to the nation Wednesday, outlining plans to strengthen America amid declining popularity over economic concerns.

Trump previewed his speech to reporters, saying, "The message this evening is we inherited a mess, and we've done a great job, and we continue to, and our country is going to be stronger than ever before very soon."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also announced the speech would highlight Trump's achievements in fighting inflation and immigration, which he attributes to his predecessor Joe Biden's policies."The president would also talk about his plans to continue delivering for the American people over the next three years," Leavitt said on Tuesday.Trump, the oldest elected president in US history, has consistently praised his administration's economic performance, recently giving it an "A++++" rating and dismissing affordability concerns as a Democratic hoax.Recent polls indicate growing public dissatisfaction with Trump's economic management, however.

A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll showed 57 percent of Americans disapproving of his handling of the economy.The president also faces criticism from within his MAGA movement for prioritising international issues like peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza, and tensions with Venezuela, over domestic concerns.Recent Republican losses in local elections, including mayoral and gubernatorial races, have prompted Trump's team to shift focus toward domestic issues.The president has increased his domestic travel schedule to promote his economic message, promising to "make America affordable again" during a Pennsylvania visit last week, with another rally planned in North Carolina.