Trump Delivers Major Address at 3:30, Focusing on Diplomatic Maneuvering and Domestic Agenda

On the afternoon of the local time, the White House press briefing room in Washington was packed as President Trump delivered a nationwide address promptly at 3:30. Lasting nearly an hour, the speech centered on three core topics: diplomatic hotspots, trade policy, and national security. Trump maintained his signature tough and pragmatic governing style, while also sending important signals regarding the future direction of U.S. domestic and foreign policy.

On the closely watched Ukraine issue, Trump bluntly expressed he was "a bit disappointed" that Zelensky had not yet reviewed the U.S.-proposed "peace plan," stressing that "now is the best time to end the conflict." He reiterated that Ukraine "has no bargaining chips left," criticized the previous refusal to make territorial concessions as a missed opportunity, and revealed that the U.S. and Russia have maintained communication on key elements of a peace agreement, with both sides expressing a desire to end the war. In his speech, Trump again urged Russia and Ukraine to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible, pledging to act as a "strong mediator" to promote a lasting ceasefire, while also hinting that the U.S. would not provide unlimited security guarantees to Ukraine.

Trade was another major focus of the speech. Addressing the recent stalemate in U.S.-Canada trade talks, Trump responded that "relations with Canada are good, but they're tough trade partners," making it clear that current negotiations have been suspended but not ruling out the possibility of resuming talks in the future. He emphasized that the core of U.S. trade policy is "protecting domestic industries and workers' interests," defending previous tariff policies as "necessary measures to make America prosperous again," even if they cause short-term disruption, which he said is "completely acceptable." Meanwhile, Trump referenced the results of recent talks with the Mexican president, confirming that both sides agreed to extend the tariff negotiation deadline, temporarily easing North American trade tensions.

On national security, Trump’s tough stance on Venezuela became a focal point. He gave a detailed account of the progress of "Operation Southern Spear," stating that U.S. forces have already stopped about 85% of maritime drug trafficking from Venezuela, and that the next move would be to "extend operations to land-based targets." He reiterated that the airspace over and around Venezuela "is now considered completely closed," accused the Maduro regime of "colluding with drug cartels," and stressed that the U.S. would use every means necessary, including military deterrence, to ensure national security.
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