Donald Trump’s inaugural speech from the White House is expected to lay out his 2026 agenda. The address will take place at 9 PM EST (02:00 GMT, Thursday) and will provide insight into his priorities for the coming years. This speech comes on the heels of soaring economic warfare against Venezuela in which Trump has imposed a virtual “blockade” on Venezuelan oil.
In the last few months, Trump’s administration has stepped up its efforts to siphon Venezuela’s oil resources. Controversial Steve Miller, Donald Trump’s deputy chief of staff, produced an uproar by stating that Venezuelan petrol should properly be Washington’s. With this announcement, the US’ hostile stance towards Venezuela only gets worse. A Venezuelan tanker recently became embroiled in a legal dispute regarding the U.S. government’s ability to seize it, raising questions about international law and ownership rights.
In the next Oval Office address, Trump hopes to have a laundry list of accomplishments to point to. He’ll be laying out his key priorities for 2026. Most significantly, he has previewed his address on his new platform, Truth Social, as “the big one – the best is yet to come!” Once used, the phrase has become emblematic of his political messaging, serving as a precursor to major initiatives or announcements.
Somalia, aside from foreign policy issues, was the focus of Trump’s recent incendiary comment that caught attention. He referred to the country as “vomit.” Taken together, these comments have the potential to broadly influence foreign relations and shape how nations on the African continent perceive U.S. foreign policy. Critics could use these statements to argue that the Administration will be harmful to U.S. diplomatic engagement and efforts in Southeast Asia.
Economically, Trump is expected to name Kevin Hassett as his first choice to head the Federal Reserve Board. Hassett, who was previously the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under Trump. He’s likely to be a deep ideological match for Trump on economic issues. This potential appointment signals Trump’s intention to reshape monetary policy in a way that reflects his administration’s priorities.
This is how Trump recently addressed his supporters in Pennsylvania. He further starred in an exclusive interview with Politico, which was subsequently fact-checked. Through these engagements, they are laying the groundwork for a more comprehensive effort to create the support needed before the election cycle heats up.
