President Trumps message to the people this Dec 17th

​WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump addressed the nation tonight, characterizing his first year back in office as a relentless "fight and struggle" to overcome a "broken" system. While acknowledging the difficulty of the journey, the President touted major shifts in energy, housing, and labor, promising that a "Golden Age" is within reach for every American family.
​Reclaiming the American Dream: Housing and Interest Rates
​The President placed the "struggle" of the housing market at the center of his economic agenda. Admitting that high borrowing costs have made homeownership a "mess" for millions, he announced a bold new direction for the Federal Reserve.
​The Fed Shake-up: Trump emphasized his intention to appoint a leader to the central bank who will prioritize aggressive rate cuts. He signaled a goal of bringing interest rates down toward 1%, a move he claims will "unlock" the housing market and provide a vital boost to businesses.
​A Voice for Business: "I've made a lot of money, I've built a lot of things," Trump said, arguing that the President should have a "voice" in rate decisions to ensure the economy remains open and favorable to builders and buyers.
​The Energy Great Divide: $1.70 vs. $7.00 Gas
​Turning to energy, the President used the disparity in fuel prices to highlight the success of his "Drill, Baby, Drill" policies.
​The Victory: He noted that in states embracing American energy dominance, gas prices have plunged to as low as $1.70 per gallon.
​The Struggle: Conversely, he blasted states still "fighting $4.00 per gallon" due to radical environmental regulations. He vowed to clear this "mess" by removing federal obstacles, aiming to bring those lower prices to every station in the country.
​Border Sovereignty and "America First" Jobs
​Addressing what he termed an "invasion," Trump spoke candidly about the millions of lives affected by the border crisis. He framed his recent use of the Alien Enemies Act and the creation of National Defense Areas as necessary, though difficult, steps to restore order.
​Prioritizing Citizens: The President touted recent labor data, claiming a victory for "America First" hiring. He noted that nearly all new job growth is now going to native-born Americans, reversing a trend he inherited where foreign-born workers saw the largest gains.
​The "Minnesota Mess": Trump singled out the situation in Minnesota, alleging that certain towns have been "taken over" by Somali immigrants who have "robbed" the country of millions in fraudulent social program schemes. He vowed that "not one more cent" of taxpayer money would be stolen from the American people.
​A "Warrior's Christmas"
​As a gesture of immediate relief and gratitude, the President announced a $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" for U.S. troops, a holiday bonus he stated was funded directly by his administration’s tariff revenue.
​"It’s been a fight, and it’s been a struggle, but we are winning," the President concluded, his tone shifting from defiant to warm. "We are clearing the mess, we are fixing the country, and we are doing it together."
​Closing his remarks, the President turned to the spirit of the season, wishing the country a period of peace and reflection.
​"To the incredible people of this nation, who have stood by me through this struggle: you are the heart of this country. May God bless you, and may you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy holiday season. The best is yet to come."