President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a primetime address on Thursday, addressing foreign efforts to influence US elections and potentially discussing Iran and the economy. This comes after years of false claims and accusations of election fraud, with Trump's speech setting up another high-profile opportunity to make unsubstantiated claims about the results. The address comes amidst a campaign to sow mistrust and undercut Trump's 2020 loss, with election observers warning of potential interference. Trump's speech will likely focus on election security, despite concerns from some of his allies that it veers from what most Americans are concerned about. The White House has been closely holding the substance of the speech, with intense debates over what should be included. Trump's teleprompter operator, under investigation for potential insider trading, has been put on administrative leave, adding to the ongoing controversies surrounding the president. The speech comes as the administration is working with state and local officials to boost detection of cyclosporiasis cases and trace the origins of the growing outbreak. The White House also announced that Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, capping a weekend of events tied to the tournament. Trump's address is expected to reveal new information about the security of US elections, including from China, and may discuss purported vulnerabilities in election infrastructure, such as voting machines. However, the findings may not relate to the 2020 election, which Trump's own appointees found to be free of major fraud or foreign interference. Critics fear that Trump's statements about the 2020 elections are aimed at harming the credibility of the midterms in November. The speech raises questions about the integrity of US elections and the potential impact on the upcoming midterms.
