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We'll be discussing other things too, but it's going to be a very big announcement,’ Trump said TuesdayAuthor of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday, and promises to have “really, really big news.” Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump said he would discuss “free and fair” voting in an address to the nation on Thursday, apparently doubling down on his false claims to have won the 2020 election.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorU.S. media reported that his speech would address newly declassified intelligence reports that the White House claims reveal plans by foreign nations to interfere in the vote won six years ago by Joe Biden.Asked whether his address would involve “election machines and integrity,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday: “It will concern that subject, and we’ll have a couple of other things to say also. But I’d rather save it.”Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“It’s really, really big news. Our country has to shape up,” he added.“What we’re going to be talking about Thursday is — it doesn’t get bigger because without free and fair elections, you don’t have a country. We’ll be discussing other things too, but it’s going to be a very big announcement.”Republican Trump, in office for the second time after previously serving as U.S. president from 2017 to 2021, has long pushed unproven allegations that he won the 2020 election.Pro-Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in a bid to stop the certification of Democrat Biden’s victory.Obsessed with the defeat, Trump has in recent months stepped up unproven accusations of alleged attempts by Democrats to rig November’s crucial midterm elections.The Democrats have fired back at Trump, saying he has been taking steps to seize control of the midterms via gerrymandering election districts, as well as last week’s sacking of the final two Democrats on a federal agency that oversees fair polls.Republicans fear they could lose their grip on the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate, with Trump’s approval nearing record lows in opinion polls.The president could face a third impeachment trial if Democrats do seize control of the House. He was impeached twice in his first term — once over Ukraine and a second for alleged incitement of the January 6 riots.Trump’s primetime address to the nation at 9:00 pm Thursday (0100 GMT Friday) also comes amid mounting hostilities with Iran, as a fragile ceasefire appears to have collapsed.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our newsletters here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.