"President Donald Trump's much-hyped presidential address underwhelmed many viewers on Wednesday, with one critic protesting that it could have been a late-night Truth Social post instead. While the president touched on several topics during his speech — announcing Christmas warrior dividend payments to military personnel and taking credit for making the United States the hottest country in the world — many viewers were left underwhelmed."
"This is a presidential address that could have been a late-night Truth Social post, complained journalist Matthew Keys, while California Governor Gavin Newsom's office mocked, Many are saying that was a better speech than the Gettysburg Address. This is a presidential address that could have been a late-night Truth Social post. Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) December 18, 2025 Many are saying that was a better speech than the Gettysburg Address. Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) December 18, 2025"
"This is embarrassing mostly for him but honestly for all of us. Tim Miller (@Timodc) December 18, 2025 This speech isawkward. It won't move the needle at all, weighed in the Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson, while The Hill White House columnist Niall Stanage described Trump's performance as notably poor. This speech isawkward. It won't move the needle at all. The yelling and sniffing and projection is a lot."
President Donald Trump's presidential address on Wednesday underwhelmed many viewers and prompted criticism and mockery. The president touched on topics including Christmas warrior dividend payments to military personnel and taking credit for making the United States the hottest country in the world. Journalists and political figures compared the address unfavorably to a late-night Truth Social post and even the Gettysburg Address. Critics described the performance as awkward, noisy, and unpersuasive, noting yelling, sniffing, and over-projection. Social media users questioned the president's vocal tone and the absence of any mention of Venezuela, despite prior speculation about a possible announcement. Several commentators said the address would not change opinions.
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