‘Really big news’: What to know about Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday
US President Donald Trump has announced a surprise primetime address to discuss election integrity and potential vulnerabilities in voting machines. The speech comes ahead of the November midterm elections, with the White House emphasizing the importance of the 2020 election results.
Why it matters
Presidential addresses regarding election processes are highly significant for national discourse and public trust in democratic institutions.
The address comes as the White House revives scrutiny of the 2020 election and pushes new voting restrictions.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14 [Graeme Sloan/EPA] By Al Jazeera Staff , Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 15 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 United States President Donald Trump is promising “really big news” in a rare primetime address on Thursday night, though he won’t say exactly what it is.
The surprise speech was announced on Tuesday. But when pressed by reporters about what he planned to talk about, Trump only revealed that the speech would be about elections and “a couple of other things”.
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