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Which other announcements by President Trump started with “My fellow Americans”?

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From Grok- may or may not be accurate (bold added by me)

President Donald Trump delivered several major announcements and addresses that began with the phrase "My fellow Americans". These were typically formal, nationally televised speeches on significant issuesoften from the Oval Office or as farewell remarks.

Here are the confirmed instances from his presidencies (2017–2021 and 2025–present):

1. January 8, 2019 — Oval Office address on the border security crisis and government shutdown. Opening: "My fellow Americans: Tonight, I am speaking to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border."

2. March 11, 2020 — Oval Office address on the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening: "My fellow Americans: Tonight, I want to speak with you about our nation’s unprecedented response to the coronavirus outbreak..."

3. June 1, 2020 — Rose Garden remarks on protests and unrest following George Floyd's death (treated as a national address). Opening: "My fellow Americans: My first and highest duty as President is to defend our great country and the American people."

4. January 19, 2021 — Farewell address to the nation. Opening: "My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country..."

That's four such announcements during his first term and early second term up to the current date.

Trump used this classic presidential opener sparingly compared to some predecessors, reserving it mainly for crisis or milestone moments.