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Trump to deliver TV address amid speculation over elections announcement

The Guardian World Thursday 16 July 2026, 22:00 UTC By Robert Tait in Washington 1 min read
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Expectations grow that US president – who promised ‘really big news’ – to focus on election security and war with IranDonald Trump will address the nation on Thursday in a live primetime televised address that has become the subject of fevered guesswork amid speculation he will make headline-grabbing announcements on election security and the war with Iran. Expectations surrounding the address have been raised by Trump himself, who promised “really big news” without being specific.

Expectations grow that US president – who promised ‘really big news’ – to focus on election security and war with Iran

Donald Trump will address the nation on Thursday in a live primetime televised address that has become the subject of fevered guesswork amid speculation he will make headline-grabbing announcements on election security and the war with Iran.

Expectations surrounding the address have been raised by Trump himself, who promised “really big news” without being specific.

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