Trump speech tonight: What time is presidential address today, how to watch live, and why he's addressing the nation

What time is Trump speaking tonight: US president Donald Trump is set to deliver a prime-time address from the Oval Office at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, just hours after trolling his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as per a report.

White House staff updated the so-called “Presidential Walk of Fame,” describing Biden as “the worst President in American History” and Obama as “one of the most divisive political figures,” as per an Independent report. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said some of the plaques were “were written directly by the President himself," as quoted in the report.

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Meanwhile, Leavitt told reporters that Trump plans to highlight “About the accomplishments over the past 11 months, all that he's done to bring our country back to greatness, and all he continues to plan to do to continue delivering for the American people over the next three years,” as quoted by the Independent.


She also told Fox News that the US president may be “teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year,” as quoted by the Independent.

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Presidential Address Today: Why is Trump Addressing the Nation

Trump has described 2025 as a successful year, posting on Truth Social that “it has been a great year for our country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!” as quoted by the Independent. He also told reporters on Wednesday that the message of the address is “we inherited a mess and we've done a great job,” as quoted in the report.

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The speech comes amid growing tensions with Venezuela, a challenging economic outlook, and declining approval ratings.

The address is taking place in a formal White House setting, but Trump is expected to return to rally-style events, where he can speak more freely ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which could influence the balance of power in Congress and his legislative agenda, as per the Independent report.

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Trump Speaking Tonight: Where and When to Watch Presidential Address Live

The televised speech is expected to last between 15 and 30 minutes, consistent with previous prime-time presidential addresses.

Viewers across the United States can watch live on major networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, as per a Marca report. The address will also be available via network websites, official digital platforms, and streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.

FAQs

What time is Trump speaking tonight?

Trump’s speech is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

When is Trump addressing the nation?

He is delivering a prime-time address on Wednesday night from the Oval Office.