Trump raises doubts about US election integrity ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation, reiterating his long-standing claims about the integrity of US elections and his 2020 loss. Despite persistent voter concerns about the cost of living and escalating conflicts, Trump used the platform to advocate for more restrictive voting laws, specifically a strict voter ID bill, ahead of the midterms. He stated, "America is back and doing really well, but we still have a major challenge that must be urgently addressed, because no country can be great without fair and honest elections." Trump released previously classified documents related to the 2020 and 2018 elections, alleging interference without providing evidence of manipulated votes or altered outcomes. Critics, including former intelligence officials and Democrats, called his claims "dangerous" and "totally bogus," noting that intelligence agencies found no evidence of foreign actors changing votes. Networks like ABC, NBC, and CNN did not air the address live, leading Trump to accuse them of being "part of a plot."