The Most Important Thing About Trump’s Big Election Speech Was What He Didn’t Say Donald Trump's 25 minute speech on Thursday night was a masterclass in evading responsibility, distracting from failures, and cultivating an atmosphere of perpetual grievance.
The president's address was carefully crafted to inflame the passions of his most ardent supporters without crossing the line into outright falsehood.
What stands out about Trump's speech is what he didn't say: any direct claim that the 2020 election was stolen. This marks a departure from the president's usual bombast and bravado on this topic.