LIVE: President Trump gives a national address 2026-07-17 03:21
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Tags: In this live address, President Trump claims the United States has achieved significant economic and national security improvements during his current term. He asserts that the country is safer, stronger, and more prosperous than before, citing record stock market highs, declining inflation, and the strengthening of the military [03:39], [04:42], [05:47]. The central focus of the address is an announcement regarding the declassification and release of documents from the White House government transparency task force, which the President states will reveal vulnerabilities in the U.S. election infrastructure [09:28], [10:12]. Key Areas of Concern Presented: Foreign Interference: The President alleges that the People's Republic of China compromised the data of 220 million U.S. voters [11:19]. He claims intelligence reports confirm China's long-term strategy to influence U.S. elections and undermine confidence in his administration [13:36], [14:30]. Intelligence Community Actions: He accuses officials within intelligence agencies of suppressing and "massaging" information regarding Chinese activities and keeping it from him and the public [12:06], [16:36]. Voting Infrastructure: Citing previously classified assessments, the President asserts that electronic voting machines and data repositories are highly vulnerable to hacking and manipulation by foreign adversaries [18:26], [18:49]. Alleged Fraud: He details claims of fraud, including an investigation into voter registration operations in Michigan, and states that DHS findings identified approximately 278,000 non-citizens registered to vote [21:18], [22:41]. Media Criticism: He criticizes major media outlets, alleging they are part of a plot to hide information and maintain a corrupt system [24:40], [24:58]. Proposed Actions and "Save America Act": To address these vulnerabilities, the President outlines several directives and legislative goals: Action Category Specific Measures Investigations Ordering the DOJ, FBI, and CIA to investigate the concealment of information and pursue criminal charges if appropriate [17:53], [18:07]. Mitigation Notifying states of data compromises, working to patch technical vulnerabilities, and directing the removal of non-citizens from voter roles [26:24], [27:34], [27:43]. Legislation Urging Congress to pass the "Save America Act" [27:51]. The proposed "Save America Act" would mandate: Photo voter ID for all voters [28:28]. Proof of citizenship [28:38]. The elimination of mail-in ballots, except for cases involving illness, disability, military deployment, or travel [28:47]. The President concludes by calling on citizens to contact their representatives to demand the passage of this legislation [29:09]. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU49rymRGB8 LIVE: President Trump gives a national address Reuters · 12K views
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