Meanwhile, Mr. Trump has struggled to turn the page on the scandal surrounding the government’s release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Two White House officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Mr. Trump will discuss his plans for Iran but did not offer details. Mr. Trump reacted with fury to the ruling last week, targeting several justices with personal attacks. Mr. Trump, who has a propensity for ad-libbing, said on Monday (February 23) that his address would be lengthy. The White House officials said this year’s edition was crafted with room for unscripted moments.

Source: The Hindu February 24, 2026 14:59 UTC