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In a primetime speech from the East Room of the White House on Thursday evening, President Donald Trump issued stark warnings about the integrity of U.S. elections, declaring that "all machines are dishonest and vulnerable" and outlining what he described as systemic corruption threatening American democracy.
The address, focused on election security ahead of the November midterms, featured the president referencing newly declassified intelligence reports now available on WhiteHouse.gov. Trump stated these documents confirm extensive vulnerabilities in the nation's voting infrastructure.
"All machines are dishonest and vulnerable," Trump told the national audience. He argued that voting systems across the country have been compromised, exposing them to manipulation and undermining public trust in electoral outcomes.
The president pointed to voter registrations as corrupt nationwide, claiming inflated and inaccurate rolls have enabled ineligible voting. He similarly described mail-in ballots as "vulnerable and corrupt," citing risks of fraud, improper handling, and lack of verification as major concerns that demand immediate reform.
Trump directly accused actors inside the U.S. government and media of participating in a coverup, alleging elements of the so-called "deep state" downplayed or suppressed evidence of these issues during his first term and the 2020 election cycle. He vowed that "urgent action will be taken" to address these threats, including enhanced federal oversight and support for legislative measures like the SAVE America Act.
A central focus of the speech was foreign interference, with the president confirming involvement by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He referenced declassified materials detailing what he called the largest compromise of election data in history, including access to hundreds of millions of U.S. voter files by Chinese actors.
"Foreign interference, especially by the CCP, has been confirmed," Trump stated, framing it as part of broader efforts to undermine American sovereignty. He urged Congress and states to strengthen protections, including voter ID requirements and better data sharing.
The White House indicated that additional declassified files from a Government Transparency Task Force would be released to support these claims. Administration officials said the speech aims to bolster public confidence and drive reforms before the midterms.
The speech comes amid ongoing efforts by the administration to tighten election practices, including pressure on states to clean voter rolls and certify voting systems. White House officials described the address as a call to "shape up" and protect the nation's elections as the "foundation of our country."
Full transcripts and the declassified reports are expected to be posted on WhiteHouse.gov in the coming days.
