In a rare White House address, US President Donald Trump highlighted his achievements and blamed his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, for rising consumer prices as Republicans prepare for next year’s midterm elections. Speaking rapidly for under 20 minutes, Trump criticized immigration, crime, and transgender rights, while emphasizing his administration’s efforts to reduce border crossings and lower prices. He announced a $1,776 “warrior dividend” for 1.45 million service members and supported direct cash payments to help Americans cover healthcare costs, bypassing insurance companies. Trump largely avoided foreign policy topics, briefly mentioning Gaza but not addressing Ukraine or Venezuela.