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Trump's Primetime Address Aims to Boost Declining Ratings

12/18/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address on December 17 at 9 p.m. ET, interrupting major TV programming, including Survivor and The Floor finales.
The White House says he will discuss his achievements and future plans.
CBS confirmed Survivor will pause and resume after the address.
The address comes amid declining approval ratings and is seen as an effort to regain popularity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address on December 17 at 9 p.m. ET, interrupting major TV programming, including Survivor and The Floor finales.
The White House says he will discuss his achievements and future plans.
CBS confirmed Survivor will pause and resume after the address.
The address comes amid declining approval ratings and is seen as an effort to regain popularity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.