Trump press secretary hints at bombshell during president’s primetime address: ‘It will shock you’
"I think that everyone should tune in tonight," Karoline Leavitt said.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is keeping the pressure high ahead of President Donald Trump's primetime address tonight, teasing a bombshell announcement that she claims will shock the American public. Speaking with reporters on Thursday afternoon, Leavitt urged the nation to tune in at 9 p.m. EDT to hear what she describes as findings supported by evidence.
A High-Stakes Address
The president himself hinted earlier this week that the broadcast will focus on elections and voting machines. During a Tuesday appearance in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized the gravity of the topic, telling the Associated Press, “It doesn’t get bigger, because without free and fair elections, you don’t have a country.” While he kept the specifics under wraps, he noted he would be discussing a variety of issues and promised a “very big announcement.”
Ongoing Speculation
As 205focus.com reported, rumors have circulated suggesting the speech may revisit claims regarding the 2020 election, including unproven allegations that the results were stolen from Donald Trump and that Joe Biden did not rightfully win Georgia. Some reports suggest the president may specifically label Georgia U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock as illegitimate. When asked about these reports, Leavitt pushed back, claiming that current media coverage regarding the speech's content has been inaccurate, though she did not clarify which reports were wrong.
Leavitt Calls for Integrity
Leavitt urged the press to cover the event with “honesty and integrity,” insisting that the information shared by the president will be backed by facts. “Everything he is saying will be backed by facts and by evidence that will be provided this evening,” Leavitt stated. She added that the address will likely highlight perceived vulnerabilities in the current electoral system, arguing that the administration needs to pursue adjustments moving forward, such as the Save America Act.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.