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Trump says U.S. is poised for economic boom despite voter sentiment

By Deepa Shivaram,
Leila Fadel
Published December 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM PST

In a primetime address Wednesday, President Trump said the nation is on the brink of an economic boom and claimed prices are falling quickly, even as affordability remains a top concern for voters.

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Deepa Shivaram
Deepa Shivaram is a multi-platform political reporter on NPR's Washington Desk.
Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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