Trump Addresses Nation in Primetime on U.S. Election Integrity

President Trump delivered a primetime televised address on July 16, 2026, focused on the integrity of U.S. elections. The remarks elevated a subject that has been a flashpoint in American politics since at least 2020 to a national audience in a format guaranteeing broad reach. NPR published an analysis of the address the same evening at 9:38 PM ET.