Trump to deliver TV address amid speculation over elections announcement

Expectations grow that US president – who promised ‘really big news’ – to focus on election security and war with Iran

Donald Trump will address the nation on Thursday in a live primetime televised address that has become the subject of fevered guesswork amid speculation he will make headline-grabbing announcements on election security and the war with Iran.

Expectations surrounding the address have been raised by Trump himself, who promised “really big news” without being specific.