‘Really big news’: What to know about Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: United States

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‘Really big news’: What to know about Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday

US President Donald Trump promises 'really big news' in a primetime address on Thursday night, though he won't specify what. He said the speech will be about elections and 'a couple of other things'. The White House confirmed the address will focus on elections, including information related to the 2020 presidential election, which Trump falsely claims he won. The speech is scheduled for Thursday at 9pm ET, three and a half months before the November 3 midterm elections.

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