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Stelter: Networks Avoid Live Coverage of Trump's Speech for Truthfulness

CNN's Brian Stelter argues that major networks chose not to broadcast President Trump's speech on election integrity live to uphold their standards of reality and truth.

Editorial StaffJuly 19, 20261 MIN READ
Stelter: Networks Avoid Live Coverage of Trump's Speech for Truthfulness

On July 19, 2026, CNN media analyst Brian Stelter discussed the decision by ABC, NBC, and CNN to skip live coverage of President Trump's speech regarding election integrity.

Stelter emphasized that these networks are striving to remain 'reality-based and truth-based' in their reporting.

The speech, which focused on election integrity, was deemed controversial, leading to the networks' decision to refrain from airing it live.