These were the updates from US President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.Video Duration 02 minutes 04 seconds 02:04Trump orders naval blockade targeting Venezuelan oilBy Ali Harb and Brian OsgoodPublished On 17 Dec 2025This live page has now been closed.
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Live: Trump promises ‘economic boom’ in 2026, touts immigration record
On December 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump addressed the nation, promising an "economic boom" in 2026. The address, covered in a live news update, also highlighted his administration's record on immigration.
Ali Harb,Brian OsgoodAl JazeeraFiled 2025-12-17 · 23:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On December 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump addressed the nation, promising an "economic boom" in 2026. The address, covered in a live news update, also highlighted his administration's record on immigration. Separately, news outlets reported that President Trump ordered a naval blockade targeting Venezuelan oil. The reasons behind the blockade were not specified in the provided information. This information was reported by Ali Harb and Brian Osgood.
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Trump orders naval blockade targeting Venezuelan oil.
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Trump touts immigration record.
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Trump promises ‘economic boom’ in 2026.
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