President Trump is teasing what could be one of the most consequential speeches of his second term, promising a nationally televised address Thursday night as reports swirl that his administration is preparing to unveil newly declassified intelligence related to the 2020 election.
The president announced Monday that he will deliver a “Speech to the Nation” Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern, offering no additional details. But according to MS NOW, citing two White House officials familiar with the plans, the address will focus on newly declassified intelligence concerning alleged foreign efforts to interfere in the 2020 election.
The report says Trump is expected to be joined by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, suggesting the administration intends to present intelligence findings at the highest levels of the national security apparatus.
While the White House has not officially confirmed the substance of the speech, anticipation has been building for months as Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and other senior officials have repeatedly suggested that additional information related to the 2020 election would eventually become public.
Exactly what documents or intelligence will be released remains unclear.
Social media speculation has accelerated following Trump’s announcement, with some commentators suggesting the administration could reveal findings related to Fulton County, Georgia, or other aspects of the 2020 election.
As of now, however, the White House has not confirmed those reports or announced any specific investigative conclusions.
If the reports are accurate, Thursday’s address could mark the most significant public disclosure yet regarding the administration’s review of intelligence connected to the 2020 election.
Americans won’t have to wait long to find out. President Trump’s address is scheduled for Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern.
