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The Guardian - US
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David Smith in Washington

Trump’s ‘Bah! Humbug!’ address suggests he is feeling the chill of opinion polls

Donald Trump makes his end of year primetime address, addressing the economy and affordability.
Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House, giving a 20-minute speech full of invective against Joe Biden, immigrants and past trade deals. Photograph: Doug Mills/AFP/Getty Images

It will go down in history as the “Bah! Humbug!” address.

Surrounded by Christmas trees and garlands before a fireplace, Donald Trump on Wednesday gave a convincing rendition of Ebenezer Scrooge, the elderly miser who despises Christmas and blames everyone but himself.

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