Trump to Announce Policy from Oval Office
The White House has not disclosed the subject of the president's planned address, leading to speculation about potential policy shifts.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an announcement from the Oval Office on Monday at 2 p.m., according to his public schedule. The White House has not provided details about the subject of the address, which is open to the press pool. Following the announcement, Trump is slated for a print interview at 3:30 p.m.
Speculation regarding the announcement's topic has surfaced, with potential focuses including a diesel export ban and artificial intelligence. The surge in oil prices, exacerbated by global events, has driven US diesel prices to record highs. Trump has previously stated he is considering an export ban, telling Fox News on Sunday, "We may do it." Energy Secretary Chris Wright has also suggested restrictions as a possibility, and Politico reported last week that the administration was preparing a 90-day ban.
Further fueling speculation, Trump was scheduled to have dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday night. Additionally, Trump is expected to host House Speaker Mike Johnson and technology executives for a meeting on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, according to a source who spoke with Reuters. The White House has been contacted for comment.