Trump speech lays groundwork for him to tamper with midterm results, critics warn

Donald Trump addresses the nation in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC on 16 July 2026. Photograph: Saul Loeb/CNP Pool/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Donald Trump addresses the nation in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC on 16 July 2026. Photograph: Saul Loeb/C…