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POTUS live address: Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus Thursday night
By The Associated Press at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on 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.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where voters have consistently turned out in high numbers for local and national elections, the President's expected remarks on voting machines and election integrity may resonate differently. Given the city's history of smooth election operations, with minimal reports of voting irregularities, some residents may view the President's claims with skepticism. The El Paso County Elections Department has implemented various measures to ensure the security and reliability of its voting systems, which could contrast with the narrative the President is expected to present. As the President prepares to address the nation, El Pasoans may be watching to see how his comments align with their own experiences at the polls, and whether his focus on election conspiracies will impact local efforts to maintain trust in the electoral process. The city's voters will likely be paying close attention to how the President's words may affect the upcoming election cycle.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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