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Trump’s new election push, explained

Al Jazeera Friday 17 July 2026, 10:40 UTC 1 min read
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Trump’s new election push, explained Trump’s new election push, explained US President Donald Trump used a primetime White House address to revive claims about the 2020 election and push for changes ahead of the 2026 midterms. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withthrow explains what he said, what the evidence shows and why the timing matters. Published On 17 Jul 2026

Trump’s new election push, explained Trump’s new election push, explained US President Donald Trump used a primetime White House address to revive claims about the 2020 election and push for changes ahead of the 2026 midterms. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withthrow explains what he said, what the evidence shows and why the timing matters. Published On 17 Jul 2026
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