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Ahead of the holidays, President Donald Trump is expected to lay out his plans for the United States in 2026 and the rest of his term in an address to the nation.
It airs live across major networks on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET, according to the Associated Press.
At a Glance: How to Watch Donald Trump’s National Address Online
- When: Wednesday, Dec. 17 starting at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET
- Networks: NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, CNN, MS NOW, FOX News, NewsNation
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Ahead, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up where to watch the speech live online, including where to watch with and without cable.
Where to Watch Donald Trump’s National Address Online
Most major news channels, like NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, CNN, MS NOW, FOX News, NewsNation and many others, are covering the speech, so you can livestream the address online with a subscription to DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling and other cable providers.
How to Watch Donald Trump’s National Address Online Without Cable
Cord-cutters can livestream Donald Trump’s address for free with free trials from select cable TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Read on below for more options and details on the best cable streaming deals right now.
You can watch Donald Trump’s national address for free with a five-day free trial to DirecTV. All the cable alternative’s packages offer NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, CNN, MS NOW, FOX News and NewsNation, while the streamer’s entry-level Entertainment package comes with more than 90 channels, such as ESPN, ESPN2, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others. Plans start at $49.99 for the first month ($84.99 per month afterward); get the free trial here.
Watch Donald Trump’s national address on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, MS NOW, FOX News and NewsNation, along with more than 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $48.99 for your first month of service ($73.99 per month afterward with Fubo’s current deals). The online TV streaming service offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can watch online for free.
To livestream Donald Trump’s national address online on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, MS NOW, FOX News and NewsNation, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option with plans starting at $89.99 per month. The streaming service has access to more than 90 live channels — including BET, Food Network, HGTV, MTV, FX and others. It also comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
Sling TV is one of the most afforable options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch Donald Trump’s national address on NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, MS NOW and FOX News. The Sling Orange + Blue plan also includes ESPN, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, TNT, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC and much more. Please note: Pricing and channel availability depend on your location and TV market.
How to Watch Donald Trump’s National Address Coverage Online With Cable
The Donald Trump’s national address broadcasts live across NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, CNN, MS NOW, FOX News, NewsNation and other major networks. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider — including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon, Xfinity and others.