Amid sinking polls, US President Donald Trump told Americans the economy will improve in an address from the White House

Amid sinking polls, US President Donald Trump told Americans the economy will improve in an address from the White House

President Donald Trump promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation on Wednesday, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity.

"Good evening America. Eleven months ago I inherited a mess, and I'm fixing it," the 79-year-old said in his live speech from the White House at the end of his first year back in power.

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