Trump Boasts “Historic” Changes in Address to the Nation; Attacks Undocumented Immigrants
Posted on12/18/25 at 10:55
- Trump attacks immigrants
- Trump boasts achievements
- Bonus for the military
According to reporting by the EFE news agency, Donald Trump opened his address to the nation with a direct attack on undocumented immigrants and on the administration that preceded him.
The president claimed that before his return to power, the United States had become an object of international ridicule.
According to Trump, his immigration policy has reversed that image and restored the country’s respect on the global stage.
The president asserted that in just a few months the country went from “the worst to the best” thanks to mass deportations, a central theme of the Trump national address immigration message.
Political Assessment of His Return
Trump maintained that the past 11 months have brought more positive changes than any other U.S. administration.
During his speech, he emphasized that such transformations had never occurred in such a short period of time.
The president framed his return to power as a turning point in recent political history.
He claimed that his government represents a complete break from what he described as a failed system.
Trump’s Speech and Immigration Policy
🇺🇸 The president of the United States, Donald Trump, addressed the nation from the White House to present the achievements of his administration over the past 11 months and preview his agenda heading toward 2026. pic.twitter.com/9qp9TuA3Cs
— IMER Noticias (@IMER_Noticias) December 18, 2025
The president accused the previous administration of having “flooded” cities with undocumented immigrants.
Trump claimed that violent criminals had been released, putting innocent citizens at risk.
By contrast, he said his administration prioritizes hardworking, law-abiding citizens.
Without providing evidence, Trump asserted that the southern border with Mexico has been completely closed, reinforcing the narrative presented in his speech on immigration.
Economic Promises and Figures
After addressing immigration, Trump focused his remarks on highlighting what he described as his administration’s economic achievements.
He claimed that wages in the United States are growing faster than inflation.
He also stated that prices for various goods and services have dropped significantly.
Among the figures he cited was a 22% decrease in automobile costs and gasoline prices at $2.50 per gallon.
Trump’s Speech and the Armed Forces
Trump announced a special bonus for members of the Armed Forces, which he called a “warrior dividend.”
The benefit will amount to $1,776 for 1,450,000 service members, referencing the year the United States was founded.
The president said that no one deserves this recognition more than members of the U.S. military.
He also asserted that the country currently has the most powerful military in the world.
International Pressure and Venezuela
The speech came after new threats by Trump against the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro.
The president announced that he would block sanctioned oil tankers transporting Venezuelan crude.
He has also mentioned the possibility of ground attacks against drug traffickers on Venezuelan territory.
Despite these statements, Trump did not mention Venezuela during his televised address to the nation, which remained focused on immigration, the economy, and the military under the broader theme of his national address.