President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will deliver a nationally televised address later this week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he will speak to the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern.
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Trump did not specify the topic of the address. The announcement comes as several major issues are unfolding, including ongoing tensions involving Iran and recent developments in Washington.
Earlier Monday, Trump announced a new U.S. policy regarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would serve as the “Guardian of the Hormuz Strait” while reinstating what he described as an “Iranian Blockade.”
According to the president, the policy would keep the strategic shipping lane open for international commerce while prohibiting Iranian vessels and their customers from using the waterway. Trump also said countries using the route would be required to reimburse the United States an amount equal to 20% of the value of cargo shipped to help cover the cost of securing the strait.
The White House has not released additional details about Thursday night’s address or confirmed whether it will focus on the situation in the Middle East or another topic.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
