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AOC Urges Networks to Block Trump’s Election-Fraud TV Address

7/15/2026

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged TV news stations to refuse airing President Donald Trump’s Thursday address, warning misinformation.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a Thursday 9 p.m. televised address repeating his false 2020 election-fraud claim.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said outlets get transcripts early and must not air unverified election-undermining content.
Analysts say President Donald Trump’s fraud narrative depressed Republican turnout in Georgia runoffs, aiding Democratic Senate gains.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged TV news stations to refuse airing President Donald Trump’s Thursday address, warning misinformation.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a Thursday 9 p.m. televised address repeating his false 2020 election-fraud claim.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said outlets get transcripts early and must not air unverified election-undermining content.
Analysts say President Donald Trump’s fraud narrative depressed Republican turnout in Georgia runoffs, aiding Democratic Senate gains.