CNN’s Michael Smerconish Criticizes Networks for Not Airing Trump’s Election Fraud Speech
Smerconish argues viewers should be trusted to evaluate President Trump’s claims, condemning major networks for refusing to broadcast the speech live.
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Smerconish argues viewers should be trusted to evaluate President Trump’s claims, condemning major networks for refusing to broadcast the speech live.
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CNN host Michael Smerconish condemned major networks for refusing to broadcast former President Trump’s primetime address on election fraud, arguing viewers should be trusted to judge the remarks themselves.
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President Trump cited declassified documents to claim vulnerabilities in U.S. elections and accused China of attempting to influence the 2020 election, while intelligence reports offer nuanced assessments.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 12:18 AMworld
US President Donald Trump’s recent address raised concerns among minority communities and drew rebuke from China’s foreign ministry and Chinese-American groups.
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President Trump delivered a White House speech raising new election security allegations, which CBS News fact-checked against official reports and expert analyses.
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US President Donald Trump will address the nation in a prime-time speech focusing on escalating foreign conflicts and domestic political issues ahead of the 2026 midterms.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 1:34 AMpolitics
Some Republicans express unease that President Trump’s upcoming primetime address may revisit the 2020 election, urging a focus on future contests instead.
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Gabriel Perez, who has operated President Donald Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, is under investigation for allegedly using insider knowledge to win over $100,000 betting on the president’s speeches via the Kalshi prediction market.
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Following a KQED-ProPublica investigation, the Trump administration targets school districts' handling of teacher sexual misconduct cases across multiple states.
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