Donald Trump broke with past presidents with Wednesday night’s end-of-year address to the nation in which he raised his voice repeatedly and cast wide blame for a stubborn economy that has frustrated many Americans.
Former officials and analysts called the speech an unprecedented attempt to upend the State of the Union tradition. Trump spoke directly to the American people and pleaded for patience, arguing the economy would improve in the new year as his policies fully kick in.
According to Trump, the state of the union this holiday season is: Stay tuned. But multiple polls suggest voters are tiring of his message.
