In his continuing live address, Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging message focused on the economy, employment, energy production, and public safety. Trump told the audience that the United States has moved from a period of decline to strong global momentum, saying the country is now “the hottest country anywhere in the world.”
Speaking about economic performance, Trump said gas prices have reduced considerably and reiterated his claim that the U.S. economy has recovered within three months. He also argued that inflation has eased significantly, again criticizing the Biden Administration and its allies for what he described as the worst inflation period in the nation’s history.
Trump pointed to employment figures as a key indicator of progress, stating that more Americans are working today than ever before and that most job growth has come from the private sector. He added that mortgage rates are at their lowest level in four years and said the typical annual cost of a new mortgage has fallen by nearly $5,000 since he took office.
Energy policy remained a major theme throughout the address. Trump said U.S. oil production has increased by 60,000 barrels per day while repeating his “drill baby drill” message to expand domestic energy output. He framed increased production as part of a broader strategy to reduce costs and strengthen economic growth.
The president also highlighted public-safety and border issues, claiming that the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States has dropped by 56%. In addition, he spoke about safety in major cities, saying Los Angeles is expected to become safer and comparing it to Washington, D.C., which he described as one of the safest places today.
During the event, Trump welcomed the U.S. Ice Hockey Team into the House chamber, telling attendees that “our country is winning again” and adding that people are telling him the United States is “winning too much.” The remarks were framed as part of a broader message about national confidence and economic momentum.
Trump concluded this portion of his ongoing address by emphasizing declining core inflation, saying his administration has pushed inflation down to its lowest level in more than five years and that it fell to 1.7% during the final three months of 2025. His continuing speech remains focused on economic recovery, job growth, energy expansion, inflation, and public safety — themes expected to dominate the remainder of his remarks.