An MSNBC reporter cited two unidentified White House officials in reporting that Donald Trump would address newly declassified intelligence on foreign interference in the 2020 election. A 2021 U.S. intelligence assessment found no foreign alteration of vote tallies while judging that Russia conducted influence operations favoring Trump and that China considered but rejected similar steps. Separate reporting from the Washington Times described a Truth Social announcement of a Thursday evening address and noted recent U.S.-Iran hostilities.