On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump sent the internet into a frenzy with a cryptic statement about an upcoming “earth-shattering” announcement.
The remark came as he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney inside the Oval Office, and it immediately sparked a wave of speculation across social media.
What Is Trump Planning?
“We have a very big announcement to make,” Trump said, leaving everyone in suspense.
“It’s not about trade, it’s about something else, but it’s going to be a truly earth-shattering and positive development for this country and for the people of this country,” he teased.
He promised the announcement would come within the next few days.
But what exactly could it be?
The mystery has left many people wondering, and sources close to the administration are just as uncertain.
A report from the New York Post mentioned that even those in the White House weren’t entirely clear on what Trump meant by the statement.
So, as the days go by, the internet is buzzing with theories.
Online Theories and Speculations
One person on X (formerly Twitter) quipped, “Trump says an ‘earth-shattering’ announcement is coming and it’s not about trade. So… aliens? Or just another out-of-this-world lie to distract from court dates?”
Others joined in with their own ideas—one user even created a poll asking if the announcement would be the end of federal income tax or a “new memecoin,” with the latter option holding a slight lead.
Another theory circulating is that the announcement could be linked to Trump’s upcoming diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.
One commenter suggested that Trump might reveal the addition of Saudi Arabia and Qatar to the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic deal struck during his first term that helped the UAE and Bahrain recognize Israel.
Experts are also speculating that Trump’s announcement might involve a significant financial development, particularly concerning Saudi investments in the U.S.
However, not everyone is buying into the drama, with some hoping that whatever it is, it will have a positive effect on the markets.
A Possible Change to the Persian Gulf’s Name
Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported that Trump may also be planning a more concrete announcement—his intention to rename the Persian Gulf.
The proposed new names?
The Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia.
This suggestion, while seemingly minor, is actually a highly political one, as many Middle Eastern nations have been pushing for this change for years to assert their influence over Iran.
The name “Persian Gulf” has been in use for centuries, but in recent times, countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have adopted “Arabian Gulf” or “Gulf of Arabia” in official references.
The U.S. military, too, has used “Arabian Gulf” in various statements, which has caused tensions with Iran.
The Iranian government even threatened legal action against Google in 2012 when the company refused to remove the term “Persian Gulf” from its maps.
What’s Next?
With so much speculation, it’s clear that the next few days will be full of anticipation.
Whether it’s a groundbreaking diplomatic achievement or a bold move on the global stage, President Trump’s announcement is sure to make waves—whether the world is ready for it or not.