Originally Posted by Guest

Tonight is a big night for the President. If he can read without ad libbing he should be ok, however something I have been harping on is going to rear its ugly head.

"Trump's first major national security address will also begin to show whether the credibility that the President has squandered, with his provocative rhetoric and frequent resort to falsehoods, will hamper his capacity to lead."

Trump Afghanistan speech: President to ask US for trust - CNNPolitics

The Kelly move IN and the Bannon and Gorka move OUT seems to have some effect.

Truth is the only way, Mr President. I think since he is not going this without much planning and prep from the NSC, he will be fine.
They seem to stick with the truth, and sending more troops, which is the word on this talk, requires honesty.