Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrittney DonovanThursday 16 July 2026 13:35 BSTTrump is scheduled to address the nation at 9 p.m. Thursday. Though the specifics of his remarks are unknown, reports say he may revisit claims that the 2020 election was tampered with (AFP via Getty Images)President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime speech on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET (2 a.m. BST), with reports suggesting he may revisit unsubstantiated allegations that the 2020 election was tampered with, though the precise content of his remarks remains unconfirmed.Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has urged television networks not to air Trump's prime-time address if it includes "lies about our election," citing an ethical obligation to avoid platforming unproven claims. A White House spokesperson criticized Ocasio-Cortez's comments, labeling her "one of the dumbest and most radical members of Congress" and stating that her constituents deserve better representation.It’s believed Trump's speech might involve unveiling "newly declassified intelligence reports" regarding alleged foreign interference in the 2020 election.“As usual, anonymous sources are speculating about what President Trump will say during his speech on Thursday evening," White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said. "The truth is, nobody knows yet what President Trump will ultimately say."National news networks are expected to carry Trump’s speech, and it’ll be viewable on YouTube.In fullAOC calls for TV networks not to air Trump’s Thursday primetime address on election securityMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in