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Trump is expected to make election conspiracy theories a focus of his national address
By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 4 min read
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020.Trump’s fixation on his loss...
Key takeaway Trump has offered only vague details about the address, scheduled for 9 p.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , where voters have consistently shown a strong interest in election integrity, President Trump's decision to focus on election conspiracies in his national address is likely to resonate with some residents. The city's own experiences with voting machine issues and election disputes in recent years may have heightened sensitivity to claims of election irregularities. As Trump prepares to take the national stage, San Antonio residents may be watching closely to see how his comments align with their own concerns about the security and reliability of local elections. The fact that primetime presidential addresses are typically reserved for major milestones or nationally significant events suggests that Trump's team believes this issue has the potential to mobilize his base and shape the national conversation, which could have implications for local political discourse in San Antonio and beyond.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020.Trump’s fixation on his loss...
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