July 13, 2026, 9:44 p.mJuly 13, 2026, 9:44 p.m
US President Donald Trump wants to address his compatriots with a speech. A speech to the nation is scheduled for Friday morning at 3 a.m. Swiss time (Thursday evening 9 p.m. Eastern time), as announced on his Truth Social account. This is one of the most important TV slots in the United States.
US President Donald Trump wants to address his people.Image: keystone
A president speaks to the nation when he wants to make important announcements or when a significant moment has occurred for Americans. Trump did not name a topic. It is therefore unclear whether he will comment on the Iran war, which has dominated US headlines for months. In the past few days the conflict has escalated again.
It is not the first time that Trump has given such an address to the US population in his second term, which began in January 2025. In December, for example, the president, who was already under strong domestic pressure, defended his economic policy. (hkl/sda/dpa)