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Donald Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Election Security

US President Donald Trump announced a primetime speech focusing on election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Jul 17, 2026, 12:17 AM Al Jazeera

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United States President Donald Trump has announced he will deliver a primetime address on Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at 9pm Eastern Time (01:00 GMT Friday). The speech is expected to contain "really big news" about election security. Critics have expressed concern that Trump may use the platform to cast doubt on the integrity of upcoming elections ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Trump has provided few details about the content of the address, leaving observers uncertain about the specifics of his announcement.

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