White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt provided a preview of President Trump’s primetime speech scheduled for Thursday night, July 16, 2026. Leavitt indicated that the president will argue that elections in the United States are not as secure as commonly believed. She emphasized a unifying message, stating, “I think all Americans – Democrat, Republican — should agree that we are the greatest country in the history of the world.”

Leavitt’s remarks suggest that the speech will include proposals or "adjustments" related to election security, though specific details were not disclosed.

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